Ways to Break Up With Your Partner

Apr 6
08:09

2009

Kara Young

Kara Young

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There's a reason there are so many songs on the radio about breaking up, and that's because a) it's just a part of life, b) it's tough to do and c) it leaves a scar.

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It should be be stated prior to anything else: splitting with a loved one,Ways to Break Up With Your Partner Articles no matter how you do the cut, is not  an easy event. Once you've reached the point when it must come to an end, you know that the deed must be done, but that doesn't make it any better to carry out. But parting with a partner you are seeing is normally far easier than with a loved one you are in a longer relationship with, but nevertheless, it is still a tall order.

Though it really is difficult to do, you have to try and avoid putting it off. If you're going to end it, you are better off doing it sooner rather than later. And that's because as time passes, it gets tougher to actually break it up, and it will be tougher on your partner when you do. So it's better to get it over with now, this way the two of you can both just move on to other People.

It's worthwhile to note that when breaking up, it is very critical to be truthful. A traditional bull like "It's not you, it's me" will probably get you slapped in the face or walked out on. People are broadly pretty decent at telling when you are lying, particularly if they know you well (and they probably do, since you're in a relationship together). In fact, it is often helpful to be entirely sincere when breaking up.

So please don't come up with a BS story, and refrain from trying to polish up your reasons for terminating the relationship. Everyone deserves closure as to why they are being broken up with. If you met a partner else, just say so. If there's no natural chemistry, it's perfectly alright to state that. If he or she drives you crazy for whatever reason, it's ok to bring that up as well. Just remind yourself to be firm and not take a "no" for an answer. If he or she starts off with "But we can make this work", just state that your mind is made up.

Now just be forewarned for an emotional train wreck - nobody likes being broken up with. There may be yelling, cussing, and disappointment, and there could be crying, and tears. It's critical to keep in the back of your mind not to feel terribly bad about the situation - just about everyone makes a bigger deal about it than it really is when they're still getting over the initial shock. Just know that no matter how involved you two were, they will get over you in time. Time really does heal all wounds.

One of the worst breakup no-no's is not doing it in face-to-face conversation. That means you can't break up with someone through snail mail! A phone call really isn't personal enough. Even if it is more difficult, it is much more accepted to break up in person than by other means. .

In closing, parting is not easy, but at least these  tips can offer you some guidance.


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