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Mustering up the courage to start a breakup conversation takes guts. We're here to walk you through exactly what to say in a way that's truthful and clear but also kind and respectful. With our guidance, you'll be able to approach the topic with ease—you can do this. Keep reading to learn what you can say to start a breakup conversation and why you should say it.
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Lauren SandersLauren Sanders is a Professional Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Founder of Dating for the Soul. With over four years of experience, she specializes in helping singles find love. Lauren is also the author of Lipstick Faith: A Collection of Inspirational Writings and Life Lessons, You Deserve the World, Rainbows and Strawberries: 100 Devotions for the Brighter Side of Life, and Let's Go Outside Mommy. Lauren holds BS from Dillard University and a Masters from The University of North Georgia.
Matchmaker & Dating CoachIf there are safety issues involved or the other person lives far away, you could break up with her via phone or text, but that's not usually the best approach. - QuestionIs it better to break up or ghost?Lauren SandersLauren Sanders is a Professional Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Founder of Dating for the Soul. With over four years of experience, she specializes in helping singles find love. Lauren is also the author of Lipstick Faith: A Collection of Inspirational Writings and Life Lessons, You Deserve the World, Rainbows and Strawberries: 100 Devotions for the Brighter Side of Life, and Let's Go Outside Mommy. Lauren holds BS from Dillard University and a Masters from The University of North Georgia.
Matchmaker & Dating CoachPlease, make sure you do not ghost the person as your way of breaking up with them. This is extremely cold-hearted and inconsiderate.
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-angry-therapist/202003/how-get-closure
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-break-up-with-someone/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/relationships/finding-closure
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/communication-in-relationships/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-break-up-with-someone/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/202211/how-break
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/202211/how-break
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