what's the easiest way to break up?

@saierchok (1294)
United States
July 14, 2008 8:43am CST
what's the easiest way to tell someone that you're breaking up with them?? any clues?
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@carlysle (271)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
there is never an easy way in breaking up with someone.. someone is bound to get hurt and that is why at this point the only thing that could really help is honesty.. because it would hurt more if people use such lame excuses such as i need space... its not you, its me... or the ever famous i need to find myself.. aagghh.. hehehe..
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@carlysle (271)
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
hhhmmm nope.. i have not... i just tell it as it is.. that i just want out.. its not working out for me anymore... but i haven't had that much boyfriends in the past.. so i have not experienced that many break ups either...
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
16 Jul 08
did you ever have to come up with an excuse to break up with somebody? how do you do it?
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@Ricky007 (512)
16 Jul 08
I used to start ignoring my girl friend when i decide to break up..Also you can start talking rudely..after some point of tym he/she will get the clue that you are no more intersted..
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
16 Jul 08
actually that's what I did the last time with my girl friend... I felt bad though after wards, but it got me where I wanted to be.. over with the relation and it's problems.. thanks dear for sharing your thoughts.
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• Philippines
15 Jul 08
the best thing is to talk bout the prob then if you can't solve it at all, then that's the time you decide to break-up...you shouldn't have hard feelings with each other..
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
16 Jul 08
i have no problems with hard feelings at all! i hate to keep bad feelings lucked inside me! so I try on talking and talking to explain my stand on the issue! but what if she's gonna have all the hard feelings?
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@petiksmode (2983)
• Philippines
14 Jul 08
like what the song says "there is no easy way to break somebody's heart" this is very true no matter how you think of the easiest way, that cant be done without hurting someone...it painful no matter how we do it..but of course we need to do it if we have to..what i do is try not to brek it up face to face it will be a tirture i think...hays...
@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
for reasons like this I hesitate when it comes to breaking up with someone.... the heart break thing, it just annoys me!
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• Philippines
14 Jul 08
yeah it is indeed annoying...i remmember sending a break-up email before and he just responded to it sayign that he cant do anything more since i already made up my mind..that the easiest i had...
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
he was such an understanding guy I would say.. for him to responde that way only!
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@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
16 Jul 08
Just be straight with them. Tell them that u dont think you should be together anymore, tell them it's just not working, say u dont want to be with them anymore, say whatever u want really, just dont beat around the bush.
@KellyMate (361)
15 Jul 08
The easiest way to break up I think is in person. you might be worried about upsetting the other person, but personally I would be more upset if I found out my partner stayed with me because he didnt want to upset me! you cant help how you feel. So being honest is the best thing that anyone can do. nobody can make anyone stay in a relationship that they dont want to be in!
@saierchok (1294)
• United States
16 Jul 08
that's a cool point you brought right there! it's actually few that would realize it , but it's needed to think this way! would one accept being with someone they don't love them??? good point! thanks for sharing!
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@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
14 Jul 08
If it's a mutual lack of feelings, it's easy. Just have a good chat with the other party and amicably agree on a breakup. However, if it's not it's best to be 'Cruel to be Kind'. Be as hurtful as you can so that the other party will hate you and will forget you faster. It's no good to be nice and let the other party harbor hopes of a reunion. Never say things like 'Hope we can still be friends as being friends will make the other party take a longer time to forget you.
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
maybe it's easier to tell someone else to do the job for us? what do you think? thus we spare us the suffer and the headache!
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
sure! i think I'll agree with that!
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@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
14 Jul 08
Tsk tsk.. getting another person involved will only make things worse. Anyway, it's better to do it as soon as possible. Don't drag. I would like to share with you this discussion I started 5 months ago: http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1409035.aspx#2_17522385 It's titled "Men are wishy washy when it comes to initiating Breakups. Agree?" Hope it gives you or your friend some help.
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14 Jul 08
tell them that you have aids? LOL...kidding ^_^ the best way to tell them you want out of the relationship is just tell them straight. i think your partner deserves that,,,,
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@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
Just be honest. For a man, I wnat him to tell me right in my face. It can be, I don't love you anymore, I have met a nicer person than you or any reason he has...just don't leave me out there hanging and waiting. Because waiting really sucks. Honesty is the best...though it really hurts. Take care....you can do it man...every break-up is painful and don't be a nice guy anymore...thinking about hurting...because its already painful.
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
now you're right... it hurts any way.. so it's gotta be done one way or another... so i think I'll just go for it and take your advice.. but the thing is the whole question is a theory no more.. i mean I'm now single , already for a year..
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@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
Hahaha ... Did I sound you're about to break up with a girl? I am sorry. Anyway, I hope you got some idea from it.. Take care anyway.=)
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• United States
14 Jul 08
I'd tell them the truth. You know: 'I think we both thought we'd be together forever, but it feels like I've stopped getting what I need out of this relationship. I'd like to take a break and see where life takes me.' There are tons of variations on the I-like-you-but-I'm-leaving-you theme, and I don't think any of them are easy. I think it's best to tell the person flat out and try and deal with the fallout the best you can.
@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
yeah, it's right... but as the one before said, there is no easy way to break one's heart, so.. i think next time I get involved with someone.. I'll try on keeing it shallow if I know it's not gonna last.
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• United States
14 Jul 08
Just tell them.. there is no other way to break up with someone other than telling them what the deal is. You can't just not call them you must tell them... You just need to tell who ever it is whats going on and that you don't wanna be with them anymore.. If you aren't attracted to them anymore then you need to tell them that... The best way to break up with someone is to just tell them..
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
you're absolutely right.. believe it or not I never broke up with any one... what i do is that I become cold towards them and make them either cheat on me.. or just dump me for all that matters.. thus , they don't get hurt, and I spare me the headache
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
Ouch! that hurts!! I'm not coward at all!! come on!!! it's called " making life easy! "
@leateagee (3667)
• China
14 Jul 08
Now, thats a bad thing to do. You are defensive in that case. You're playing to be Mr Nice guy. Waiting for the girl to cheat or her dumping you. You are coward to face reality.
@rajeshfgh (1629)
• India
14 Jul 08
I have never been in such a position, but I guess telling it upfront without any fuss or hoopla will be the right method. Just walk up to him/her and speak your heart out. The reactions may be different in different cases, but the point is the person will understand you if not now, then later as to why you'll cannot continue. I think simplicity is anything is the perfect thing in any situation.
@saierchok (1294)
• United States
14 Jul 08
simplicity, why haven't I thought of that before!! yeah you're absolutely right my friend! all i gotta do is be simple! but don't worry my friend.. I'm not the one in this situation.. I'm not even in a relationship.. i'm single already for a year!
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@Ramaditya (1227)
• Indonesia
14 Jul 08
I think you cannot avoid it. I believe it's okay to tell your lover the truth. Just come to your lover, talk to her as comfort as you can, pull all honesty and the true feeling you have, and explain that the relationship won't work if one of the pair no longer has love in his/her heart. If she really love you, I believe -- even though it hurts -- she will understand. One thing; pray before you do that so God will not transport her to another world so quick after you tell her LOL!
@Ramaditya (1227)
• Indonesia
15 Jul 08
Hohoho, so, so it seems you still care about him, yah my friend? It's nice to hear that you really care not to hurt her. If that so, I think you can wait a little bit. Maybe the classic love flower will bloom again *smile*!
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
15 Jul 08
who knows! maybe that! or maybe we'll just have to forget about it and move on with our lives!
• Mauritius
16 Jul 08
wats the easiest way? well if the person loves u rly much..but the situation is so complicated that u cannot continue to remain in it... how to deal? help!
@saierchok (1294)
• United States
16 Jul 08
don't get upset about it! reading the responses to this blog will give you a great idea on how to break up... we almost included all situations.. if you feel we missed something then please be kind and add it!
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@sweetsue (758)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
my friend I believe in the saying that goes, "there's no gentle way of breaking up". No matter how gentle you may want it, not being rude or not talking or telling her. It is as painful as telling her straight in her face. My suggestion is, the two of you sit down together and tell her first and foremost to slap you a hundred times and after that tell her "sorry, im breaking up with you".That's it. Of course, she will burst into tears. The right thing for you to do this time is to step out and give her all the time to heal her wound. And don't make things anymore harder for her. Once you've said your piece, never ever again disturb her for her to overcome the misery sooner.
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
15 Jul 08
did you ever break up with someone this way?
@luckycat (220)
• Bolivia
15 Jul 08
It's true there's no easy way to break up.Just no cheating and tell the truth.
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
15 Jul 08
how many times did you have to break up with someone??
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
15 Jul 08
Best advice out there tell the truth Never lie and give the real reason why you want to break up with a person . there never is a easy way , ya know . Just try to be nice and not mean . Dont dance around it just come out and say it . will thank you in the end .
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@saierchok (1294)
• United States
15 Jul 08
I would definitely tell the truth.. because playing around will bring nothing but more damage to what's already damaged.. thanks for sharing your thoughts..
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
15 Jul 08
I think the first thing you should do is actually to prepare yourself to accept whatever the consequences of your decision. In that way you could actually express yourself better to the person you are breaking up with. Just be sincere and honest when telling that person you reasons why you need to break up.
@saierchok (1294)
• United States
15 Jul 08
or maybe I could just tell them that I don't want them any more .. and that this relation is not going the right way.. or as it's supposed to be.. did you ever break up with someone this way?
• United States
15 Jul 08
Hey saeirchok, I would be honest with them. Tell them that you would like to have a talk. Do it in person, not over the phone, no text messages, emails, etc... That will just make it worse. Explain to them whatever the reason for the break up is. It might be difficult and they will probably get upset, but they will respect you more in the end. I would rather know that I was honest then that I broke someone's heart by being a liar or being rude.
@saierchok (1294)
• United States
15 Jul 08
thank you for the advice, which I will use next time I'm in a relationship! right now I'm free to do whatever.. since I got no GF beside me.. already for a year..
@sabahking (416)
16 Jul 08
sms and tell i want to break up !!
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• Philippines
16 Jul 08
ow my goodness dont do that! haha actually ud just got my attention, but really i think its not an ideal way to break up although it is the easiest way for you to do, but not for the person youd breaking up with.. try somethin new though:) hihi
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