Ending a relationship is never easy. No matter who dumps who, the end is not easy on either of you. But there is no escaping this ordeal. Here are some ways to call it off with minimal trauma.
Quick relief
“If you think it’s over, then end it!” says 23-year-old Promi, who recently broke up with her boyfriend. Talk it out with him. “You’re not doing anybody any favours by delaying the process,” she adds.
“If you think it’s over, then end it!” says 23-year-old Promi, who recently broke up with her boyfriend. Talk it out with him. “You’re not doing anybody any favours by delaying the process,” she adds.
Be honest
Tell him how you feel and why you want to part ways. Try not to lose your cool. Be frank and rational rather than overly emotional.
Tell him how you feel and why you want to part ways. Try not to lose your cool. Be frank and rational rather than overly emotional.
Don’t start again till you finish
The worst thing you can do is start seeing someone else before you tell your first partner that it is over. It makes things ugly.
The worst thing you can do is start seeing someone else before you tell your first partner that it is over. It makes things ugly.
Let him move on
A break-up will completely change your relationship. Accept the fact that not every guy is mature enough to stay friends.
A break-up will completely change your relationship. Accept the fact that not every guy is mature enough to stay friends.
Hear him out
Allow your partner to have his say. He needs closure as well. It’s not just about venting. She needs to know what you think too.
Keep it private
Even if you no longer like your partner, don’t dump him in a public place or around his friends. A break-up is just about the two of you.
Allow your partner to have his say. He needs closure as well. It’s not just about venting. She needs to know what you think too.
Keep it private
Even if you no longer like your partner, don’t dump him in a public place or around his friends. A break-up is just about the two of you.
Do it in person
Breaking-up over the phone or sending a SMS is not a good idea. It is impersonal and abrupt. Ending it face to face can be difficult, but that’s the best way to do it.
Breaking-up over the phone or sending a SMS is not a good idea. It is impersonal and abrupt. Ending it face to face can be difficult, but that’s the best way to do it.
Get rid of the guilt
Don’t let him guilt you into staying with him. If you want to bail out, then stick to your decision no matter what.
Don’t let him guilt you into staying with him. If you want to bail out, then stick to your decision no matter what.
Breaking up is painful for him too. Try to think about how you would feel if the tables were turned. Dump him but remember he has feelings too.