What is the best way to break up with someone? (77)

Jun 9, 2008 10:12 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
spiceygamble
spiceygamblespiceygambleNola, Louisiana USA36 Threads 3 Polls 4,493 Posts
froggy1: What is the best way to break up with someone? Please post some of your own ideas.
And how do you prefer that someone break up with you?


In an answer... like a man.
Do it yourself, as close to in person as possible & let everyone speak their peace.
Jun 9, 2008 10:24 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
princess49503
princess49503princess49503grand rapids, Michigan USA18 Threads 1 Polls 1,485 Posts
sxc666: Why 4 months. I think i would warrant face to face at any point in a relationship.



For me, 4 months is just a "getting to know you" phase. Speaking for myself here..

I"m pretty vocal about my feelings so, if something happened that would make me want to cut off all contact, they already know why.

The times that I have cut off contact with guys in that Fashion (no call back, ignore, avoid etc.) they deserved it and I don't

feel bad about it.
Jun 9, 2008 10:26 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
princess49503
princess49503princess49503grand rapids, Michigan USA18 Threads 1 Polls 1,485 Posts
princess49503: For me, 4 months is just a "getting to know you" phase. Speaking for myself here..

I"m pretty vocal about my feelings so, if something happened that would make me want to cut off all contact, they already know why.

The times that I have cut off contact with guys in that Fashion (no call back, ignore, avoid etc.) they deserved it and I don't

feel bad about it.


If it was just that we were better off friends, then yes.....face to face....
.I'm not gonna hurt a guys feelings if he's a good personnerd
Jun 9, 2008 10:30 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
rasgumby
rasgumbyrasgumbyMoberly, Missouri USA99 Threads 10 Polls 4,665 Posts
froggy1: Oh well, those movies weren't so great anyway. The ones that I made with my last boyfriend were much better.

Oh, by the way, no reason to come and pick up your stuff after all. I already sold all that on ebay too.


Ha,, and you said that I was the first!
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Jun 9, 2008 11:13 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Be honest..wink
Jun 9, 2008 11:14 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
rasgumby: LMAO!

Seriously..... I am alone because I do it all better than any woman I have met yet. Especially the cooking


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devil
Jun 9, 2008 11:19 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
alabamabebe
alabamabebealabamabebeBanks of the Warrior River, Alabama USA66 Threads 3 Polls 4,404 Posts
Well, I'd kinda like to do it at least over the phone, but that's kinda hard when they won't call. confused

And then there's the ones you've already broken up with, that won't stop calling!

Jeez, I just can't win! doh grin
Jun 9, 2008 11:27 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
morganlee
morganleemorganleeQawra, Majjistral Malta27 Threads 1 Polls 4,368 Posts
Ideally face to face , one ocassion i did up and run with my children was because the relationship was violent, and he had threatened me if i ever tried to leave him
Jun 9, 2008 11:30 PM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
RobbieM
RobbieMRobbieMHertford, Hertfordshire, England UK115 Threads 6 Polls 4,553 Posts
morganlee: Ideally face to face , one ocassion i did up and run with my children was because the relationship was violent, and he had threatened me if i ever tried to leave him


He sounds like a right charmer!! Thank God you were brave enough to make a run for it.
Jun 10, 2008 12:01 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
thewall2
thewall2thewall2montreal, Quebec Canada61 Threads 10,499 Posts
Eyeball to Eyeball....
Jun 10, 2008 12:28 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
solitare
solitaresolitareBariloche, Rio Negro Argentina40 Threads 4,041 Posts
Hugz_n_Kissez: Well...I don't get how people can care for someone at some point and yet want to treat them like crap when saying goodbye...Ignoring...or any other medium...doesn't that seem kind of cruel and selfish....Would you want someone just to ignore you???????




People stop caring about the other for a number of reasons. Love turns selfish and that is the point of the break-up. With so many loons out there, the potential for violence ca and should be avoided with a face-to-face at times. A box of dead flowers maibe with thorns would be better with a card: 'You're history, have a nice day' would suffice or a post card from some far away exotic place: 'Having wonderful time; happy you're not here!' can also work well. Less melodramatic and 'messy' Either way, it avoids recriminations and jealous outrage...or a smack or drink, or even a pie in the face...%D
Jun 10, 2008 12:29 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
princess49503
princess49503princess49503grand rapids, Michigan USA18 Threads 1 Polls 1,485 Posts
solitare: People stop caring about the other for a number of reasons. Love turns selfish and that is the point of the break-up. With so many loons out there, the potential for violence ca and should be avoided with a face-to-face at times. A box of dead flowers maibe with thorns would be better with a card: 'You're history, have a nice day' would suffice or a post card from some far away exotic place: 'Having wonderful time; happy you're not here!' can also work well. Less melodramatic and 'messy' Either way, it avoids recriminations and jealous outrage...or a smack or drink, or even a pie in the face...%D

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Jun 10, 2008 12:33 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
Hugz_n_Kissez
Hugz_n_KissezHugz_n_KissezSomeplace, Ontario Canada59 Threads 2 Polls 25,438 Posts
solitare: People stop caring about the other for a number of reasons. Love turns selfish and that is the point of the break-up. With so many loons out there, the potential for violence ca and should be avoided with a face-to-face at times. A box of dead flowers maibe with thorns would be better with a card: 'You're history, have a nice day' would suffice or a post card from some far away exotic place: 'Having wonderful time; happy you're not here!' can also work well. Less melodramatic and 'messy' Either way, it avoids recriminations and jealous outrage...or a smack or drink, or even a pie in the face...%D



True I suppose...I will start using a singing telegram...maybe that will lessen the blow.....wave roll eyes laugh
Jun 10, 2008 12:34 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
thewall2
thewall2thewall2montreal, Quebec Canada61 Threads 10,499 Posts
solitare: People stop caring about the other for a number of reasons. Love turns selfish and that is the point of the break-up. With so many loons out there, the potential for violence ca and should be avoided with a face-to-face at times. A box of dead flowers maibe with thorns would be better with a card: 'You're history, have a nice day' would suffice or a post card from some far away exotic place: 'Having wonderful time; happy you're not here!' can also work well. Less melodramatic and 'messy' Either way, it avoids recriminations and jealous outrage...or a smack or drink, or even a pie in the face...%D


Why not just keep it simple with...''This isn't going to work out.''

Assuming you're both mature adults.I'D RATHER HAVE A WOMAN tell me that she's lost feelings for me than have her cheat behind my back or keep the relationship dragging if she doesn't want to be in it anymore.I'm a grown man.....I can take it.
Jun 10, 2008 12:35 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
morganlee
morganleemorganleeQawra, Majjistral Malta27 Threads 1 Polls 4,368 Posts
rasgumby: Robbie said.. what a charmer, correct me if I am wrong here, but usually these type of men start out being just that.
Charmers , smooth talkers and life of the party.
then turn drastically once you are hooked.
you are right, really had no idea at all what i was getting into, and everyone else thought he was a great guy
Jun 10, 2008 12:43 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
princess49503
princess49503princess49503grand rapids, Michigan USA18 Threads 1 Polls 1,485 Posts
Hugz_n_Kissez: True I suppose...I will start using a singing telegram...maybe that will lessen the blow.....


singing telegramrolling on the floor laughing
I love it! I will look for one in the yellow pagesrolling on the floor laughing
Jun 10, 2008 12:46 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
sxc666
sxc666sxc666unknown, Queensland Australia51 Threads 16,853 Posts
morganlee: you are right, really had no idea at all what i was getting into, and everyone else thought he was a great guy


They are the worst of all Morgan. What people see is the most charming caring guy, you see the 'if only people knew'.
Jun 10, 2008 1:19 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
shipoker55
shipoker55shipoker55St. Petersburg, Florida USA211 Threads 2 Polls 9,362 Posts
how about honesty???

I don't want to see you anymore. It didn't work out, I wish you luck in the future, Have a nice day!! This can be done over coffee, drinks(not recommended) or while with friends, even over dinner. But, let's try honesty, for a change
Jun 10, 2008 1:24 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
alex_192
alex_192alex_192sarasota, USA38 Threads 1,271 Posts
shipoker55: how about honesty???

I don't want to see you anymore. It didn't work out, I wish you luck in the future, Have a nice day!! This can be done over coffee, drinks(not recommended) or while with friends, even over dinner. But, let's try honesty, for a change


that is the ideal way

but let face real life

peolle get invoved withut geting to know each other

it is easy later to ignore the phone calls because the one calling is a stranger

yes, ideally they will get to know each other well enought as to wanting to be involved, and then later if things do not work the respect they have for each other will make talk face to face and split in frinedly terms

but that is ideal
Jun 10, 2008 1:29 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
shipoker55
shipoker55shipoker55St. Petersburg, Florida USA211 Threads 2 Polls 9,362 Posts
you may be right....but I have no problem telling someone when it's over.
Jun 10, 2008 1:31 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
morganlee
morganleemorganleeQawra, Majjistral Malta27 Threads 1 Polls 4,368 Posts
shipoker55: you may be right....but I have no problem telling someone when it's over.
i agree ship honesty is best, but sometimes that's just not possible hug
Jun 10, 2008 3:06 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
munch
munchmunchT town, Oklahoma USA1 Threads 207 Posts
Well, my last was an LDR, so face to face wasn't possible.

I, um, started thinking with the right head and made a two-page list of differences to talk about seriously and didn't make it past number five. She wasn't into serious...


...Anyhoo, it was gentle enough so that we're still friends.
Jun 10, 2008 4:03 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
keytone
keytonekeytonePortland, Oregon USA36 Threads 3 Polls 1,686 Posts
no question,,,,face to face, heart felt. For those great distances, A phone and a cam at the very least. There is no excuse for any less. I will say however, Communication is not easy for all on that level, so unfortunately heartbreak can be even more hurtful than it has to be. Good thread, though a very deep sigh for many.
blues
Jun 10, 2008 4:04 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
sxc666
sxc666sxc666unknown, Queensland Australia51 Threads 16,853 Posts
keytone: no question,,,,face to face, heart felt. For those great distances, A phone and a cam at the very least. There is no excuse for any less. I will say however, Communication is not easy for all on that level, so unfortunately heartbreak can be even more hurtful than it has to be. Good thread, though a very deep sigh for many.
comfort
Jun 10, 2008 4:07 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
keytone
keytonekeytonePortland, Oregon USA36 Threads 3 Polls 1,686 Posts
sxc666: comfort
very kind hug
;-}
Jun 10, 2008 4:10 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
gingerb
gingerbgingerbLetterkenny, Donegal Ireland7 Threads 1 Polls 4,139 Posts
Face to face is best. If you have time and not in a hurry to get rid, then make them break up with you first.

It is easier on them if it's what you want anyway. Just say and do things that annoy them and they get angry and leave.........

It works for me every time.
Jun 10, 2008 4:20 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
keytone
keytonekeytonePortland, Oregon USA36 Threads 3 Polls 1,686 Posts
gingerb: Face to face is best. If you have time and not in a hurry to get rid, then make them break up with you first.

It is easier on them if it's what you want anyway. Just say and do things that annoy them and they get angry and leave.........

It works for me every time.
so?? either face to face or just manipulate them by agitation to anger?
wow..I guess we be forwarned.
scold
Jun 10, 2008 4:48 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
marikin
marikinmarikintokyo, Kanto Japan2 Threads 183 Posts
When a relationship is doomed from the very beginning, nothing significant has happened, a courteous mail is enough.
If people have a story, definitively face to face
Jun 10, 2008 4:48 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
marikin
marikinmarikintokyo, Kanto Japan2 Threads 183 Posts
When a relationship is doomed from the very beginning, nothing significant has happened, a courteous mail is enough.
If people have a story, definitively face to face
Jun 10, 2008 7:35 AM CST What is the best way to break up with someone?
Lillym
LillymLillymSliema, Majjistral Malta33 Threads 3,391 Posts
marikin: When a relationship is doomed from the very beginning, nothing significant has happened, a courteous mail is enough.
If people have a story, definitively face to face


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