How to End A Relationship Gracefully
Ending a relationship is a difficult decision to make, and following through with the breakup is even harder. It is never easy to end a relationship without hurting your partner's feelings.
Since your partner's heart is on the line you need to think it through in order to end the relationship gracefully. Keep that in mind, and make yourself the strong one. This process will require you to be clear, honest, in control, compassionate and courteous.
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Be honest and give your partner reasons for the breakup. He may plead with you to give him another chance, but once you have made your mind you need to stay strong. Talk to him about how you have contributed to the problems in the relationship. Explain why it is important that the two of you part ways by using a sincere phrase such as "My heart and mind tell me I need to end this." It is important to be honest and clear in order to get your message across.
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Set up a time and a place to end the relationship. Make sure that you will not be disturbed during the conversation. Be prepared for an emotional exchange of feelings with your partner. Allow her the time to express her feelings. Stay clam even if you feel hurt and angry by what she says.
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Show your partner your compassionate side even when the relationship is about to end. Consider any financial restraints your decision may cause him. Thank him for the good times and let him know how much you learned from him. Do not expect him to react rationally. Remember, the more emotional you are the harder it is look at things rationally.
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Be courteous when breaking up with your partner. Do not end a relationship over the phone, an email, text message or instant messaging. Do not use a website like "Breakup Butler" to deliver a break up message to her. Avoid asking a friend to deliver the news to her. Be brave and meet with her face to face when it is time to end the relationship.
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Stay strong and committed to the cause. Allow your partner the time after the end of the relationship to heal and move on peacefully.
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