Written by Tiffany Terrell
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How to Break Up Without Being Mean
Breaking up is hard to do. If you are the one initiating the break up, it can be hard to do but something that must be done. Otherwise, an unhealthy and unhappy relationship will continue to drag on for years. Why are you breaking up? If the same issues has been discussed numerous times, yet nothing changes and you keep feeling betrayed, breaking up might be the best solution. Breakups can hurt and can take time to heal but eventually it will get better.
Here are some helpful ways to breakup with someone without being mean:
Breakup in person. It can be consider painful and cowardly if you breakup by phone or better yet email.
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Keep emotions in check. Approach the break up peacefully with a sense of purpose. Do not react. It is a possibility that you may not get the respond that you are looking for. Let us say your ex wanted the same thing. His excitement of being out the relationship might cause you to react.
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Be honest but sensitive to the situation. Remember the person you are breaking up with has feelings too. Being mean to someone only shows how childish you are being to the situation.
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Do not play the blame game. A breakup can be one sided or mutual but it is no reasons to blame the other for the breakup.
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Distance yourself. No phone calls or going to places where you know your ex hangout. It’s a strong possibility that your ex may try to contact you and ask to get back with you. Avoid all situations.
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Explain your reason for breaking up. Tell your ex how you feel. Explain your reasons why you don’t want to continue with the relationship.
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