Neil Sedaka sang it best in, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do . In fact, I believe the only thing harder than finding the love of your life is dumping someone who fails to make the grade. The longer the relationship lasts, the harder it is to let go of someone, even if it's clear they're not 'The One'.
Before we get to the dumping how-to rules , let's first see how we get there. This may help us from repeating the same mistake. Or not.
If your relationship is like an emotional roller coaster, get out. If there is no passion left, get out. If they are a cheapskate, have bad breath, or just plain don't rock your world anymore, get out. If the word “sorry” is said more than the word “yummy” get out.
I know many people who will testify that a great long-term relationship has its ups and downs and requires a lot of work. However, this does not mean you should tolerate someone merely to make certain the mortgage is paid or because you think they will eventually change. Don't hold your breath. I am a great catch, but I have never changed for a woman.
Worst of all, never ever stay with someone because you think you can't do better. If you're thinking of breaking up with them, you can't do any worse. The longer you stay with someone who does not deserve you, the longer you're keeping yourself from 'The One' person who will cherish you. So if you're dating a Barbie or a Meathead who acts like a Hoover vacuum — sucking you of all energy, time, money and emotion — kick them to the curb.
Now that you know what you have to do, do it. You make it better or allow it to get worse. You are about to give the person you're dating a new title, “X.” Grammatically it's “ex.” But isn't it more fun to reduce this person to the 24th letter of the alphabet?
Now to the how-to portion. Its simple stuff comprised of a choice of three actions. (Depending on the dumpee , you may need to use a combination there of.)

Do it by telephone. Yes, by phone. You're about to drop the biggest bomb of your relationship, do you really need to be in the room when it goes off? Better yet, call collect.
Do it by e-mail. There's no crying in cyberspace. This also eliminates your vulnerability from verbal manipulation by the dumpee . (I melt when girls whisper.)
Do it by snail mail. Nothing says “It's Over!” like a Hallmark card. Blame yourself and use words like “dysfunctional” or “restraining order.” Those always get my attention.
Most important, 'KISS' which stands for keep it simple stupid . If it's over, then it must be done quickly because you're already losing on this investment. If you really believe that it has to be done in person, I highly recommend doing it at a funeral. Who would dare argue with your decision at a funeral? (This would have been extremely helpful to me last March.)
Keep those letters coming. Jen, thanks for the beating and Antoinette, thanks for the kind words.
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