Whats the best way to break up with someone?

Answer 1

It depends on the person your breaking up with. Generally its best to be direct.

Answer 2

Face to face, in a somewhat public place. Don't do it at a restaurant or anything but where others are around but not in ears length. This may soften the blow. Don't say harsh things or give false hope as they will only make the situation worse. Remind them of all the good times you have had and that you will always remember them. Be compassionate yet stand strong. Good luck!

Answer 3

the "best way"? do u mean the quickest way ^_^! There is no best way when u try to break up with someone. whatever u do, u will only hurt him/her. however, if u do want to break up, be sharp. The longer u take, the more pain he/she feels.

Answer 4

You need to be honest with the person that you are breaking up with.

Answer 5

Like the song says, "Breaking Up is Hard to Do." Sooner or later, you may find that you want to leave a relationship, and you'll need to let the other person know. These steps give some suggestions to help you through the breakup.
Steps
1.Have things turned around in your relationship?
Know for sure that you really do want to break up. If you are simply upset with your partner, you should consider talking about what upset you rather than ending the relationship.
2.If you are married, breaking up is even more complicated. Seek marriage counseling if possible, but at the very least, speak with an attorney prior to ending the relationship. In some areas, simply moving out prior to taking legal action to terminate the relationship can have a serious impact on the results of a divorce. By leaving, you may inadvertently assume blame for the end of the marriage through "abandonment".
3.Before having "the talk" that ends the relationship, think about the reasons you are breaking up. Your partner will ask you why you want out, and you should be prepared with answers. If you have trouble remembering examples during emotional discussions or arguments, write your reasons down in advance.
4.Plan out how long you are willing to spend "breaking up" and stick to your schedule. You may even want to arrange an appointment with a friend in a neutral location so that you can say "I'm supposed to meet John at the restaurant in fifteen minutes, so I have to go now."
5.Sit down with your partner and let him or her know that you need to have a serious talk. When asked "why?" or "about what?” simply respond that you've decided to end the relationship.
6.Expect your partner to do any or all of the following:
oQuestion -- He or she will want to know why, and whether there was anything he or she could have done to prevent the breakup. Answer the questions as honestly as possible.
oCry -- The other person will likely be upset, and it will show. It is okay to comfort him or her, but don't allow yourself to be manipulated into changing your decision.
oArgue -- He or she may dispute anything you've said during the breakup, including examples you used in your reasons for breaking up. Don't get dragged into a fight, and don't split hairs. Let your partner know that arguing isn't going to change your decision.
oBargain/Beg -- He or she may offer to change, or to do things differently in order to preserve the relationship. If the person didn't change when you've discussed your problems in the past, it is too late to expect him or her to truly change now.
oLash Out -- Whether it's as simple as saying "You'll never find anyone as good as me" or as scary as saying "I'll make you regret this", he or she is usually just trying to make him or her feel better.
Tips
•Expect to spend at least one hour "breaking up", and longer if the relationship lasted a year or more.
•If at all possible, break the news "on their turf," i.e. at his/her home. At least be somewhere that they feel comfortable. They'll want to feel safe enough to cry/get angry/make a scene in general. While they might be willing to do these things at your place, making someone go home after getting news like that will make them more bitter.
•Many people feel that it is poor etiquette to break up by phone, e-mail, or through an instant messenger system. It is easier to break up with someone if you don't have to look the person in the eye, but you may lose the respect of your mutual friends if you take the easy way out.
•If you are sure you want to break up with somebody, it is best done sooner rather than later. However, if your partner has had a particularly bad day already, you may want to consider waiting for a better moment. Breaking up with them when they are already down will make them feel awful.
•While honesty is the best policy, you may want to soften the blow by avoiding sensitive issues (for example, most don't want to hear "I'm breaking up with you because your breath smells"). However, being too vague can cause the other person to become even more upset.
•If at all possible, don't disappear as a method of ending a relationship. It shows a lack of respect both for the person and the relationship you had.
Warnings
•Never threaten that you will break up with your partner. If you have problems or concerns, work through them or break up. Threats of any kind will only make the relationship worse.
•Threats of physical harm are serious and should not be ignored. If you feel that your safety is at risk, contact the police as soon as it is safe to do so and request a restraining order.

Answer 6

Face to face and in person... it's more serious and puts more of a closure on it. Be honest and civil though.

Answer 7

I would say in person. It would be unfair to not allow for a full explanation in a personal setting.

Answer 8

Face to face. Tell them that you no longer want the relationship, and don't let them talk you into staying in it.

Answer 9

On the phone..... I know it sounds gutless but its easy-er. Unless you can speak with out arguing... Good luck ..and just tell them.

Answer 10

use a text message or an email if that fail have ssome one tell them u moved