How do you go about breaking off a relationships to be least harmful to your partner.

Coming from experience, it is never easy to end a relationship with someone you care about. But it's also no better to stay with them to keep them happy. The best thing to do is sit down with them and talk to them. Share how you're feeling and hope they understand.

Make sure you stress it wasn't anything they've done and they couldn't have loved you better. The most upsetting thing is when they blame themselves or think they didn't do enough.

I had to end a 6 year relationship last year and it was quite awkward and difficult. I don't think there is any easy way to do it. I tried sitting down and talking but I think anyway I would have done it would have been as explosive as it was in the end. But don't be disheartened by this, either way the person is going to hurt but in the long run you are both going to be better off. It may be a hard step but I am the happiest I have ever been a year and a half on!

I believe the best way to end a relationship without hurting the other party is being honest. Sit down have a conversation about your feelings. Tell them what you are going through and allow them to express their emotions as well.

tell them its not there fault. tell them you still respect them and hope to be close with them in the future. respect there feelings and he fact they will be shocked and sad etc. don't be rude!

You can try being honest, tell her/him why you are breaking up. Pick a time in which both of you are calm and focused and just say why you think the relationship should end. It's important to think deeply before making this decision and considering how the other person is going to feel too. You can also tell them how special they were to you and that you hope they find another person they can connect with. It's going to hurt but if you think it is for the best, then do it. Time will help you and that other person heal. Good luck.

Honesty is the best policy. Breakups will always be painful for both individuals but the best way to do about them is being honest. Don’t lie to make them feel better, but tell them every reason why you feel like you need to break it off. Say what made you happy also, reminisce and remember the good times of the relationship to make it less harsh on you both and allow each other to go through the motions. A lot of people prefer alone time for a while and respecting what the other person and how they feel is an important part of the breakup process. Just listen to your partner.