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What's the easiest way to break up with someone?

Profile: crimsoncomputer8169
crimsoncomputer8169 on Jan 31, 2016
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Meet them at a local shop you trust or somewhere private with a calm vibe. Then break the news and be blunt to them and explain why instead of beating around the bush.
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Profile: peacefulPond74
peacefulPond74 on Feb 2, 2016
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Meet them and be honest about your feelings. Everyone deserves a proper closure. If you hurt someone now someone else might hurt you the same way tomorrow. So always stop and think! Put yourself in the other person's shoe and do what is right even though it is harder.
Profile: thelanman31337
thelanman31337 on Feb 3, 2016
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Be honest with them, tell them how you feel so you don't drag it out. This way they get no false sense of anything.
Profile: TreatedSoul9
TreatedSoul9 on Feb 4, 2016
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The easiest way is to be honest and sincere going into the conversation. You have to be clear about what you are feeling and why you feel this way. The other person may often want to argue or debate your reasons but you must always know that it is not a debate. If you do not want to continue working on your relationship and you feel that breaking up is what you need to do then there is nothing to argue about. This does not make you heartless, just self-aware. You also need to have a clear idea of what level of contact you wish to have with this person moving forward. Find a ground you two can agree on and stick to it until you both agree on something different. Do not send mixed signals and do not compromise your emotional wellbeing to help them cope with the breakup.
Profile: AliciaJ
AliciaJ on Feb 4, 2016
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Try to break up with them in person rather than sending texts. It shows that you're sincere and serious about this talk. Don't hurt them, make personal attacks or say bitter things to them because you both deserve respect, not any kind of abuse. Breakup will hurt, and it will be hard for probably both of you. So if that's really what you want, then you should deliver the message clearly. Don't forget to appreciate the other person's company and the happy times you were together. Tell them that you will be thankful for those good days at least. You were once in love after all, and you both deserve a proper ending.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 4, 2016
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Tell them honestly how you feel and why you are having second thoughts. If they react in a negative way, this shows you may not be meant for each other. If they want to change and fix things (ie. have felt the same way), maybe it is worthwhile to mend the relationship.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 5, 2016
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I recommend to do it in person,but you can do it by text. If you are a guy and breaking up with a girl through text don't tell her you aren't good enough, it's dumb tell her how she is perfect and that feelings changed.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 5, 2016
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There's no easy way to break up with someone, unless you don't actually care about them. The best way, however, is to just be honest and considerate when breaking up with someone.
Profile: WhisperingPiano
WhisperingPiano on Feb 7, 2016
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Be gentle and honest. Be prepared for tears or anger. Break ups are never easy and that is something you need to go in expecting.
Profile: TheMetanoia
TheMetanoia on Feb 10, 2016
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Breaking up with someone can seem easy if the relationship is no longer what you want and your ex accepts that. Usually it is not so straightforward. People may linger in relationships because they don’t want to hurt their partner’s feelings, or because they hope things might improve. They may fear they’ll be labelled the ‘bad guy’ for ending the relationship or lose mutual friends. They may struggle to give up on something they’ve invested their time and emotions and worry they’ll be seen as a failure for ending things. The best way to do so is being honest and transparent about the reasons behind it and making the right choice to end it
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