Seven Tips on How to End Relationships the Right Way

Ending relationships aren't really hard. Staying in a failing or unhappy relationship is what's hard.

If you need to break up with your partner and end the relationship and have no clue how to do it, then read on.

So, how do you break up with someone without breaking their heart, bruising their ego or awaking their homicidal instincts?

Following a few of the tips below will help to make your next parting more sweet and less sorrow.

1) Don't say "it's not you, it's me." This is a definition invitation to justifiable homicide. It's also too vague and your ex partner deserves more clarity. And will probably insist on it to the point of necessitating a restraining order.

2) Pick a time that will be neutral going into the future. Birthdays and anniversaries and ten minutes after their cat dies ar not appropriate occasions to break up with someone. Don't leave your ex with a depressing event to associate with a time that should be joyful. You'll be known as the Grinch that stole all happiness on that day for the duration of that person's life.

3) Never do it in public. Especially not in a five star restaurant and then expect the person to have dinner with you afterward. Find somewhere quiet and private that will allow your ex to maintain his/her dignity and make a inconspicuous escape

4) Be truthful, but not to the point of brutality. You can present your reasons, but be as kind as possible. No need to make anyone the villain.

5) Keep your cool. Let the other person have their reaction. Some negativity is to be expected but don't stick around if it gets physical or violent. Leave immediately. If necessary, send a cab or a neutral friend back to provide transportation.

6) Avoid the residual phone calls. Don't let the other person drag it out just to maintain contact with you. Let it end quietly and with dignity.

7) Not acceptable: break ups via voice mail, snail mail, text messaging or a visit from your mother. Breaking up via these methods are the worst ways to end your relationships. Do it yourself and do it in person!