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Breakups are challenging. Obviously, if you're the one being dumped it fucking sucks and feels embarrassing. On the other hand, if you're the one doing the dumping this also comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some tips to help:
- Don't break up with someone when they are doing an exam. I've had this happen to me before, and clearly I'm not salty about it at all! But the bottom line is don't interfere with someone's academic exams. That's a douche move.
- Don't just ghost them hoping that they will get the hint.
- Do not break up with someone over text or the phone (unless you are doing this for personal safety reasons).
- Make sure you know why you want to break up. Remember, that it is entirely okay to want to break up!
- Be thoughtful towards the over person, and think about how you will present the breakup.
- Do not try to make the other person feel better. Once the relationship has ended it is not your responsibility to try to comfort the other person, this may make things worse and more complicated for both of you.
- Don't swear at the other person whilst breaking up.
- Set boundaries.
- Acknowledge that you won't be able to control how they will react, so be prepared.
- Allow yourself to feel how you want to feel.
- Realise and reinforce why you are breaking up.
- Spend some time alone. We all know those people who immediately jump into another relationship. Don't be that person, you gotta know how to be alone. You should only start dating again when you are excited about another person.
- Make sure you're sober. Alcohol ain't gonna make this situation better.
- Don't wear a shirt that says it's you, not me.
- Accept the fact that it's going to be awkward as hell.
- Don't accuse the other person, say how you feel.
- Be direct with them.
- Don't go into too many details, and keep focused.
- Listen to the other person and be empathetic whilst setting boundaries.
- Think about reducing contact, as this makes healing easier for both of you.
- Leave if they get aggressive or rude. You don't wanna deal with that, it's not your job.
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