Breaking up etiquette: Is it ok to break up by not calling someone and times goes and goes and it's over? (Assumption is that that other person is also not calling back)
2007-03-01 08:47:52 · 9 answers · asked by . 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
It depends how far along a relationship is. If it's merely on the 'startup' that would be entirely appropriate. However, if you actually had something going on, it's not a great thing to do, but if it's mutual as you mention, then you aren't really at fault per se.
2007-03-01 08:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mick 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I mean, there are people out there (me included) that realize that I could not break up with a person face-to-face so I just did not call them at all. I knew that if they liked me (even though I did not care for them) they would call and call until they get the message. That is not a cool thing, but, if they are not calling you back either, maybe they did not like you and they are trying to break up with you and hope you forget about them as well and move on.
2007-03-01 16:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by uchaboo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is cowardly.
If you want to break up with someone, tell them, and tell them why. They at least deserve an explanation.
Wouldn't you want the same? That's what etiquette is about - being considerate to others.
2007-03-01 16:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure if you are a guy or a girl but GROW A PAIR here!
Call or better yet talk to them face to face and tell them it is over!
2007-03-01 16:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. That's poor form.
Man up and tell her to her face. Leaving someone twisting in the wind just hurts them more.
2007-03-01 17:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to leave someone hanging not knowing for sure what is going on is not cool at all
you should at least have the decency to call them and let them know you no longer want to see them...you know, be human about the whole thing.
be cool...
2007-03-01 16:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by CC Babydoll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not good form. Or good syntax.
How would you feel if somebody just stopped calling you?
You owe it to yourself and to your former friend to have a "nice" (no yelling, calling names, or "Well I didn't like you to begin with" statements).
Sometimes former dates, will set you up with one of their girlfriends.
2007-03-01 17:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...best thing to do is tell them face to face...calling over the phone, i think, is sorta pathetic so id go out to lunch or something and tell her/him
2007-03-01 16:51:52 · answer #8 · answered by (: 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its not...i hate it when guys do that.... give us a clue! dont leave us hanging!
2007-03-01 16:51:45 · answer #9 · answered by kittytie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋