How to End a Short Term Relationship

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Reflect on your feelings.

   Examine all of the reasons why you want to end the relationship.
   
   Make a pros and cons list if you really need to outline the reasons the relationship won’t work.
   
   This will help you be sure that you are making the right decision by ending the relationship early.
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   Step 2: Understand that feeling guilty and unsure is normal.

   It is ok and even normal to be unsure about breaking off the new relationship.
   
   You may feel guilty for hurting your partner’s feelings.
   
   You may feel like you should give the relationship more time to see if your feelings change., Many times, dragging out a relationship will only make you and your partner more invested in the relationship.
   
   If you feel like this will be the case, it is best to end the relationship sooner.
   
   If you think that the relationship might be healed, you can consider giving it more time.
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   Step 3: Ask yourself if it is best to end the relationship sooner rather than later.

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