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How to Break Up Peacefully

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Difficulty: Moderate

If you're ready to end a relationship, consider how you can break up without conflict.
Instructions
STEP 1: Acknowledge that the relationship is really over. Come to terms with your own feelings and make a firm decision to end the relationship.

STEP 2: Don't delay the inevitable. Once you decide to break up with your partner, immediately think about how, when and where you will take action.

STEP 3: Make sure you're the one who personally delivers the news. Don't give a third party the opportunity to tell your partner that you want to break up before you have the chance to discuss the matter alone.

STEP 4: Select a private place to meet with your partner to end the relationship.

STEP 5: Find or schedule an appropriate time. Approach the topic when both of you are calm and rational. Don't announce your intention to break up during a heated argument or a moment of anger.

STEP 6: Show your resolve by being firm, decisive and honest. Help your partner understand why you want to end the relationship. Be tactful, not brutal.

STEP 7: Remind your partner that you'll never forget the positive qualities in your relationship, but emphasize that you're ready to move on with your life.

STEP 8: Give your partner the closure that he or she needs to accept the breakup; answer questions and talk it over instead of leaving loose ends.

STEP 9: Stay positive as you both make plans to go your separate ways.

2006-11-07 20:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 1

Exactly like that. I'm not in love with you anymore...they might hate you forever, but at least you had enough respect for them to tell them the truth instead of going on with a lie.

2006-11-07 20:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by sonnystylez 2 · 0 0

I'm not in love with you anymore is a good start. Sometimes, no matter how painful it is to say and hear it is the best way to say it.
If you aren't in love with them any more, it is not fair to them to string them along because you are afraid to tell them what they need to know.
Good luck!

2006-11-07 20:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Star 5 · 0 0

Just tell them. It's better to hear the truth and be hurt one time big time than to do it slowly--you're only hurting the person more if you lie about your feelings or stall things.

The sooner the other person knows its over, then the sooner he/she can move on, the sooner the healing can begin.

So do your partner a favor and be honest.

2006-11-07 20:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by WomanOnTop 2 · 0 0

Tell them gently that you feel as if you're both growing in different directions and it's very confusing. I don't know how old you are, but if you're under 35, you can still develop your own way of thinking and behaving, and that can often be different to that of your partner.
It's normal to part and move on to new things, and maybe even come back together later on.
I was with my first girlfriend for 7 years and we parted well, and she married my best friend later, we're all still great friends.
Acknowledge changes in life.

2006-11-07 20:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by fed up with stupid questions 4 · 0 1

You say, "I just don't feel the same anymore. I want to see other people." No matter what you say, it's going to hurt that other person, so you might as well say the truth.

2006-11-07 20:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by jacksfullhouse 5 · 0 0

in these cases honesty is the best policy . go staright forward : i don't feel IN love anymore.. mayeb he'll do something to put the fire on back.. in case he feels the same thing it'l be better if u take a break or just leave..

2006-11-07 20:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by Maria 1 · 0 0

Just be very honest with them. At first they are going to be hurt but they will get over it. If you lead them on then it is a lot worse to end it.

2006-11-07 20:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by kitten 3 · 0 0

Exactly like that and if you want to make it work then let them know what you miss and need out of the relationship

2006-11-07 20:04:43 · answer #9 · answered by dodgerchik 3 · 0 0

Your brothers HOT

2006-11-07 20:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by BIG DICK 69 3 · 1 0

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