This article was co-authored by Amy Chan. Amy Chan is a Relationship Coach based in New York, New York. She is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing after the end of a relationship. She has over 12 years of experience helping clients work on their relationships with strategies rooted in the psychology and science of relationships and personal development. Her team of psychologists and coaches at Renew Breakup Bootcamp has helped hundreds of individuals in just 7 years of operation, and the Bootcamp has been featured on CNN, Vogue, the New York Times, and Fortune. Her book based on her work, Breakup Bootcamp, was published in 2020 and was featured by the New York Times.
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You may have heard that breaking up with someone is never easy. While it may be uncomfortable, if you’re unhappy in your relationship, sometimes breaking up is the best thing to do, and it doesn’t have to be super difficult to do it. To help you figure out how to best go about it, we’ve put together a list that you can use to break up with your partner as easily as you can.
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- QuestionMy friend wants to break up with her boyfriend, but she doesn’t want to hurt him. They want different things in life and he doesn’t keep a conversation going, which annoys her. How should she do it?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerIf that's how she really feels, she should be open and honest about it with him. Breaking up can be unpleasant, but if two people really aren't meant for each other, it doesn't have to be hard. She can meet up with him and tell her that she doesn't feel like their relationship is working and it's best for them to break up and move on. It may not be fun, but in the end, it's the right thing to do.
- QuestionHow to break up with my girl friend?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerTry to meet up in person if you can so you can talk to her face to face. Tell her why you're unhappy in the relationship and that you think breaking up is the best thing you can do. If she has any questions, don't blow them off. Answer them but be firm in your decision. When it's all said and done, you'll feel a lot better.
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- Your friends may be able to help you commit to the breakup as well. They’ll be able to remind you how you felt while you were in the relationship.Thanks
Warnings
- If your partner makes you feel unsafe or like they may physically harm you, leave as soon as you can. Contact the police if they’re threatening you with violence. You don’t have to put up with it alone.Thanks
References
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