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The 6 Basic Rules to Breaking Up

Dear Advice Girl,

I want to end my relationship. How should I break up with my boyfriend?

Signed,
   Lulu

Dear Lulu,

I'm glad you asked! There are 6 basic breakup rules that you must always follow, whether you've been dating him forever or for just a couple weeks. Let's go over them, shall we?

  1. Break up in person. Breaking up over the phone, IM, text or email is just plain tacky. Even tackier: getting your friend to do the dumping for you.

  2. Break up one-on-one. Respect the fact that your sweetie might get emotional after you drop the bomb. That means picking a location where a little crying or whining won't be heard by anyone else.

  3. Never use a lie that could haunt you later. A little lie is okay, but nothing they'll be able to prove. For example: "I'm not ready for a serious relationship right now" is fine. "I'm moving to Bolivia" or "I just found out I'm gay" is not.

  4. Don't drag it out. If you know you want to end the relationship, then do it already. It'll hurt your honey less in the long run than waiting forever.

  5. Don't turn into a jerk. Just 'cause you're not dating him anymore doesn't mean you're allowed to treat him like crap. Listen to him and respect him, even if it's a little awkward. It's the least you can do.

  6. Once it's over, make sure it stays over. Don't kiss your ex - or even flirt with him - unless you seriously want to get back together. And you don't wanna do that, do you? After all, it wasn't that great the first time.

(Get more breakup advice on my Facebook page!)

 

Love,
   The Advice Girl


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true true true
guitar_girl92, 17, Bakersfield, CA
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well if i was you just try doin it were it isnt harsh and say that you still want to be friends.. and u dont think it is really workin out... get out whiel you can be for he falls head over hells for you ..
dertoitbeyahh93, 16, Berlin, NH
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yeah follow the rules cuz i sure would of liked to know of # 5 and 6
ivylongshadow, 14, El Paso, TX
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good rules follow them ladies :)
fungirl9, 15, Bowling Green, KY
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i disagree about the "little lie is ok" thing. if you do not want to date him/her then just tell them that you do not feel a connection and that you would like to move on.
billabc3, 14, Gulf Breeze, FL
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follow the rules cause it points out alot of things to be cautioned and warned about :) good luck
neyney13, 14, San Diego, CA
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follow the rules girl
smexyy, 17, Weatherford, TX
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this is really good
exotiquue, 17, Toronto, ON
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works
debrasun83, 15, Limon, CO
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this is all pretty much common courtesy, am I right?
rokr258, 17, Wappingers Falls, NY

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