10 Decent Ways to Break Up - Dating

Breaking up really is hard to do, but sometimes it just has to be done. Here are 10 tips on how to break up with decency and grace.

Be truthful. Be honest to yourself and don't say its me not you.. be honest.

Don't delay telling them. Do it as soon as you can. When it is finished, it's finished. You're not doing your partner any good by delaying the inevitable.

Don’t be too abrupt. Allow your partner to have his or her say. How you would feel if you where the one being dumped?

Can you still be friends? We don’t think so. Not for a while at least.

Don't overlap. Seeing someone else before you tell your partner that it is over is just bad news allaround. It not only makes you look bad, but will also plant seeds of doubt in your new partner.

Don't pick a fight. Get to the point fast and don’t make them suffer more than is absolutely necessary.

Write a Letter. Writing a letter explaining why you want to break up with them if you feel you want to.

Feeling guilty? If you want to end the realationship then you should stick to your decision before tthe situation deteriorates. The “chucked” party usually resorts to guilt tactics to make you stay and prolong the whole sorry business.

Do it in a private place. Even if you no longer like them, do it in private.

Do unto others.... Being chucked is no picnic. If the tables were turned, how would you want to be treated? Remember the rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. whatevver you so it wont make a difference if the relationship is ended then thats it. Just be true to yourself.

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