How to Break Up with Your Girlfriend over the Phone
Tell her you have something to talk about., Start your conversation with a compliment., Inform your soon-to-be-ex of what failed in the relationship., Say you want to break up., Let your partner know why she is a good catch., Listen to final...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Tell her you have something to talk about.
The seriousness of this type of comment will get her attention.
It’s important to say this at the beginning of the call, not as a reason for a call.
If you tell your partner you’d like to talk about something personal before the call, she’ll likely want to talk in person. , Many people utilize a compliment-sandwich, where criticism or harsh news is in between praise.Here are a few great possible choices: ”I think you’re a great person.” ”I’ve been so lucky to have you in my life.” ”We've grown so much together.” , No matter what it is, there needs to be a concrete reason for the breakup.
Without a definite cause, there is a probable argument or a drawn out conversation.
Any one of the following possibilities is a great reason to provide. ”You were caught cheating, and I just don’t believe I can ever forgive you.” ”We simply argue too much.
The relationship isn’t fun anymore.” ”You’re mean to me, and I’m just not happy.” ”The communication in our relationship is a one-way street.
You never listen.” , Do not preface the sentence with “I think” or “I believe.” Do not use a substitute like, “I think we need space.” Be very blunt.
It’s important to get your point across without any interpretation, debate, or argument that will bring about doubt. ”I just don’t see any future between the two of us.
We’ll be staying together for no reason.”, She may not want to hear it, but it’s important to end things as positively as possible.
It’s important for both her well-being and yours to minimize whatever emotional stress and trauma there could be.Try one of the following comments: ”You’d be a great girlfriend for anyone.
You’re so caring.” ”Anyone would kill to have someone as lovely as you.” , She may potentially understand the reason for the breakup.
There may even be the possibility that your partner has been thinking about the breakup for some of the same reasons you’ve provided.
She may even provide examples of why the relationship hasn’t been working. -
Step 2: Start your conversation with a compliment.
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Step 3: Inform your soon-to-be-ex of what failed in the relationship.
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Step 4: Say you want to break up.
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Step 5: Let your partner know why she is a good catch.
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Step 6: Listen to final comments.
Detailed Guide
The seriousness of this type of comment will get her attention.
It’s important to say this at the beginning of the call, not as a reason for a call.
If you tell your partner you’d like to talk about something personal before the call, she’ll likely want to talk in person. , Many people utilize a compliment-sandwich, where criticism or harsh news is in between praise.Here are a few great possible choices: ”I think you’re a great person.” ”I’ve been so lucky to have you in my life.” ”We've grown so much together.” , No matter what it is, there needs to be a concrete reason for the breakup.
Without a definite cause, there is a probable argument or a drawn out conversation.
Any one of the following possibilities is a great reason to provide. ”You were caught cheating, and I just don’t believe I can ever forgive you.” ”We simply argue too much.
The relationship isn’t fun anymore.” ”You’re mean to me, and I’m just not happy.” ”The communication in our relationship is a one-way street.
You never listen.” , Do not preface the sentence with “I think” or “I believe.” Do not use a substitute like, “I think we need space.” Be very blunt.
It’s important to get your point across without any interpretation, debate, or argument that will bring about doubt. ”I just don’t see any future between the two of us.
We’ll be staying together for no reason.”, She may not want to hear it, but it’s important to end things as positively as possible.
It’s important for both her well-being and yours to minimize whatever emotional stress and trauma there could be.Try one of the following comments: ”You’d be a great girlfriend for anyone.
You’re so caring.” ”Anyone would kill to have someone as lovely as you.” , She may potentially understand the reason for the breakup.
There may even be the possibility that your partner has been thinking about the breakup for some of the same reasons you’ve provided.
She may even provide examples of why the relationship hasn’t been working.
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