The lovey-dovey romance between the two of you seems to be fading away. Non-stop cribbing, unnecessary fights and endless quarrels have made you reconsider your decision of moving on with the relationship. So, you finally decide to call-off the relationship. But, wait a minute. Is your partner, too, prepared for the same?

A break-up is always difficult no matter how sour the grapes of love have turned. Despite the fact that the both of you will part ways from now on, you must remember and respect the time you’ve spent together. The break-up is going to hurt, but, keep in mind the following to make it a little bearable for your partner.

Talk it out

For heaven’s sake the person in question deserves to be told in person via verbal communication and not a text message. Shooting an e-mail or dropping in an sms is purely bad manners. If you are not comfortable facing the person, at least talk to them over the phone.

Not a public place

You wouldn’t want your break-up to make National headlines, right? So, better not chose a public place for this extremely personal affair. You can’t be too sure of how your partner is going to react to the ‘breaking news’; so, why take the risk of pacifying a sobbing or screaming soul in public?

No blame-game

Yes, you did have issues with your partner, and that is precisely why you decided to take a call. But, that doesn’t mean that he/she is the only reason for the fallout. The relationship was between the two of you, so, you’d be as much responsible for the break-up. Don’t blame it all on your partner; be a little sensitive (and sensible).

Hear it out

Maybe your partner would be out of words for a couple of moments, but, hear patiently what follows. You’ve said what you had to, so give the other person a chance to talk and hear what they have to say.

Be prepared for the lull

Unless you have another option to fall back on, chances are that you would feel the emptiness and hollowness in your life. Remember, you talked it out and when it didn’t seem to workout, it was only then that you took this decision. You’d be tempted to make a call to know if he/she’s okay, but resist all temptations! If the feeling still troubles you, consult with your friends and decide what’s to be done.