How to Approach a Breakup

• Chances are if you are feeling that the relationship has run its course, your partner knows it. Don't approach the breakup with anger or by placing blame. Remember why you are in this relationship to begin with: You care for and respect the other person. When breaking up, remember to treat him with the same respect and caring. How you approach the breakup will very often determine whether or not you are able to maintain a relationship with this person. A bad breakup will make it very difficult to remain friends or even acquaintances.
  
  

Ending a Relationship on Good Terms

• Even if your romantic relationship is at an end, you probably still have some feelings for the person. Just because your romantic relationship is ending doesn't necessarily mean that you have to end all contact with each other. Make a good effort to end the relationship on good terms, no matter the cause of the breakup. Present your case rationally and try to come to a mutual understanding about the breakup. Try to avoid a heated argument. Make sure that the person knows you still want her in your life even if the romantic relationship is over. Be willing to take some time apart before working on rebuilding the friendship.
  
  

"Me" Time

• No matter who initiated the breakup, both sides will need some "me" time to work through their emotions. Even if you have agreed to remain friends, give each other this time to process and to heal. Breakups, no matter how mutual the feelings are, are painful and will require some recovery time. Also allow yourself enough time between relationships to come to terms with the breakup before you start dating other people. Dating too soon after a breakup can cause problems in your new relationship. Though there is no prescribed amount of time that should exist between relationships, if you feel that you have unresolved feelings about your breakup, you're probably not ready to date yet.