
Make sure your BF/GF hears it from you first - not from someone else.

But be sure the person you confide in can keep it private until you have your actual break-up conversation with your BF or GF. It can help to talk through your feelings with a trusted friend.

Will your BF or GF be surprised? Sad? Mad? Hurt? Or even relieved? Thinking about the other person's point of view and feelings can help you be sensitive. Think about what you'll say and how the other person might react.You just need to do it in a sensitive way. Even if the other person might be hurt by your decision, it's OK to do what's right for you. Take time to consider your feelings and the reasons for your decision. Think over what you want and why you want it.But there are some general "do's and don'ts" you can keep in mind as you start thinking about having that break-up conversation. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to breaking up. P Break-up Do's and Don'tsĮvery situation is different. Something in the middle works best: Think things through so you're clear with yourself on why you want to break up. And if you rush into a difficult conversation without thinking it through, you may say things you regret. Avoiding just prolongs the situation (and may end up hurting the other person more). But neither of these approaches is the best one. Others have a "just-get-it-over-with" attitude. Some people avoid the unpleasant task of starting a difficult conversation. You don't want the other person to be hurt - and you don't want to be upset either. When you're the one ending the relationship, you probably want to do it in a way that is respectful and sensitive. The person you're breaking up with might feel hurt, disappointed, sad, rejected, or heartbroken. You may need to take time to think about it.Įven if you feel sure of your decision, breaking up means having an awkward or difficult conversation. So it's normal to wonder: "Will things get better?" "Should I give it another chance?" "Will I regret this decision?" Breaking up isn't an easy decision. After all, you got together for a reason. If you're thinking of breaking up with someone, you may have mixed feelings about it. Most people go through a break-up (or several break-ups) in their lives. If you've ever been through it, you know it can be painful - even if it seems like it's for the best. Or maybe you've discovered you're just not interested in having a serious relationship right now. You might have developed feelings for someone else. Maybe you argue or don't want the same thing. Perhaps you just don't enjoy being together.

Changing your mind or your feelings about the other person is another. You might find that your interests, ideas, values, and feelings aren't as well matched as you thought they were. There are lots of different reasons why people break up. Some people settle into a comfortable, close relationship. Things change as couples get to know each other better. The happiness and excitement of a new relationship can overpower everything else

You can't wait to see your BF or GF - and it feels amazing to know that he or she feels the same way.
