01/7Follow these tips to end a relationship on a friendly note
Whether you have been in a relationship for a long period of time or are just in the initial stages, break-ups are the hardest part of a relationship and when it is supposed to happen, it’ll happen. While some relationships end on a harsh note, others are surprisingly ambiguous and/or confusing. It varies according to the problems and disagreements that have caused the rift between you and your partner. However, everyone wants a clean break up and sometimes even planning your break-up can take a toll on you. You want it to be painless and simple, an instance that would not haunt you or your partner in the future and doesn’t hold you both back from other relationships. Therefore, for moments like these, here are some tips to end a break-up on a friendly note.
02/7End it as soon as you’re sure of it
Sometimes, even when we know that things won’t work out further, we tend to stall a break-up, because we’re afraid to hurt our partner’s feelings. What we forget is that postponing a break-up will only make it even harder and will increase the tension. When you know you aren’t happy with someone, forcing yourself to remain with them will only worsen things and cause unnecessary resentments.
03/7Don’t play the blame-game
Make sure that you don’t end up blaming your partner for everything. As much as you would want to deny, you too must have been at fault at some point of your relationship. You don’t need to accept it but you shouldn’t leave them feeling guilty and miserable. The best way to end it peacefully is to acknowledge the good times together and mentioning just what went wrong.
04/7Do it in person
Never break up through a text or a phone call or via friends. This will make things worse and will not provide the closure that you owe your partner. Break-ups are hurtful and don’t just happen for any reason. Therefore, it is crucial to be physically available when you’re ending your relationship, not just to give them the closure they need but to let them know how important your relationship was to you too.
05/7Be clear about the reason
The most important part of a break-up is the reason behind why you’re doing it at all. Many a times, your partner is clueless about what’s going on inside your head. This is why, it becomes important to make things clear and give them the right reasons for your decision.
06/7Be a good listener and don’t run away from the discussion
Surely, at the time of break-up, your partner will have lots to say. Do not run away from that. It is important that you listen to them. Although you must have made up your mind, you must hear their side of the story too and let them know that their opinion and voice matters as much as yours.
07/7Don’t leave them hanging
Many a times, even though we know that break up is the right decision, we cannot wrap our heads around it. We make sure to tell them that things aren’t working out but do not end it properly. This only makes us selfish and inconsiderate towards your partner. Neither do you want to move on, nor do you want him/her to move on, which makes it more difficult for everyone.