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What is the best way to break up with someone in a healthy way?

Profile: IAMDev
IAMDev on Jun 12, 2015
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The healthiest way is to tell the truth. You might hurt somebody's feelings but at least you're being honest.
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Profile: bubblingLove76
bubblingLove76 on Jul 7, 2015
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The best way is to be respectfully honest. Do not say or do anything that demeans or demoralizes the other party or the relationship. Be sure to make your feelings known as soon as possible. In many cases, the other party is totally unaware of the impending dissolution. Being upfront may lead to a mutual decision.
Profile: rose106
rose106 on Aug 10, 2015
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Try to be as honest with them as possible without being mean. It often hurts more to find out someone you trusted wasn't completely honest than to hear the truth.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 10, 2015
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meet face to face tell what you feel and what he feels from there and say you guys can't work out as if ..you know as you feel this from this relationship you feel you need to move on and thats it after all its your life..and you don't want to hurt the person but you can always feel what you feel, be honest thats it ..its healthy
Profile: Drimezan
Drimezan on Aug 17, 2015
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First and foremost, it is best to be sure of your intention. Nobody wants to be rejected but when it is already time to separate ways, be sure that it is what you really wanted to do and your reason is firm [meaning it is well thought off and not just because of external factors like emotions that can be on the spur of the moment]. Set the right time and place where both of you are calm and collected and explain calmly why you need to separate ways. When the other person reacts negatively, avoid reacting in the same manner as it would only increase the intensity of the reaction and the situation. Please do not do the following: - Breaking up through text. Breaking up is to be done face to face. - Breaking up with someone when they are going through a difficult problem or they are stressed out. The person would not be able to handle the sad news you'll bring to them so please be considerate. - Pinpoint all the wrong things the person has done that made you decide to breakup. Breaking up already hurts, how much more when you pinpoint all the wrong things that person has done? Remember that you were once happy together but if things did not work out no matter how much you wanted to make your relationship work, please choose your words carefully. There's nothing wrong telling them what made you decide to break up but words are so powerful that it can destroy someone leaving them broken inside and out.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 18, 2015
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Straightforward approach works for me. A honest voice is louder than the crowds. Being honest and direct isn't always intense.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 31, 2015
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Staying calm and honest is the best approach. You can explain to them why you think they are not working out, and explain why this is the best choice for you. Face to face is the best way, on neutral ground. If two people are dating each other, then they have to heave respect for each other. So, they have to respect your choice, just as you are giving them respect with honesty and compassion. If they react badly, then they are not the one you needed to be with anyway. Because if they cannot take you talking to them like a fellow human being, then they will not treat you well if anything else happened in the relationship that they did not like. Be true to yourself.
Profile: eleanor0610
eleanor0610 on Nov 9, 2015
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Honestly, it completely depends on your situation and your dynamic as a couple. However, generally speaking, a face to face, honest conversation tends to work well for both people. It'll give you a chance to say everything you want to and listen to what your partner has to say to you. It WILL be difficult, but you'll be okay. Good luck x
Profile: rainyFreedom64
rainyFreedom64 on Nov 10, 2015
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According to me,the best way to break up with someone in a healthy way is to describe your situation to your partner clearly. Sit with him/her, explain to him/her that why this relationship is not working. If your partner understands you truely,respects you and your decisions then, I'm sure he/she will understand the problems and take it sportingly. So, don't hesitate, just speak the words of your heart. ALL THE BEST... :) :D
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 16, 2015
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Confront them personally. Tell them everything you have to say. But of course be sure you arent mad or anything. Make sure youre fair and open minded. Resolve any conflicts.
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