On many occasions, one of the most difficult aspects when deciding to end a relationship is precisely doing so. Especially when, for one or more personal reasons, you no longer want to be with the partner you probably thought you could be with for your entire life. It is not only a complicated situation for the person who is going to be dumped, but also for the person who has decided to break up, who is the one who has to think about how to communicate it. In most cases, the goal is to end in the healthiest and friendliest way possible. That is why when it comes to telling our partner that we want to separate, we must take certain measures to do it in the most appropriate way and learn to convey the message clearly and sincerely.
In this PsychologyFor article: how to tell my partner that I want to separate we are going to give you a series of tips and considerations that you should take into account when telling your partner that you want to separate and teach you the most appropriate way to do it.
What to do if I want to separate and I don’t know where to start
Before telling your partner that you want to separate, you should take the following questions into account:
Don’t make decisions impulsively
It should be kept in mind that making decisions, especially when they are important, should not be done when we are too happy or too angry. Because? Because when we let ourselves be carried away by intense emotions that just as they come, they go away, it is more likely that the decisions we make will not be the right ones or are not what we really want and that are convenient for us. So if at this moment you find yourself angry with your partner, it is recommended that you wait until you feel calmer so you can think more clearly and realize if it’s what you really want.
Don’t wait for the “perfect moment” to arrive.
Keep in mind that to tell your partner that you want to separate, it is likely that no moment will be the “perfect” one. Once you have made the decision and previously reflected on it, reaching the conclusion that it is the best for you, you have to take action and let him know to the other person. Postponing will only make things worse, as the other person will continue to be led to believe that the relationship is continuing smoothly when it is not true. Also for the person who wants to separate, it is not healthy and it can even be a sacrifice to continue with a person who is not loved.
Remember that one stage ends but another begins
If you are afraid of the uncertainty about what will come next, you are afraid of not making the right decision and/or you think that leaving that person could be very painful for you, you should know that this is not the end Sometimes, it is necessary to end relationships, since for one or more reasons those people are no longer compatible with us, although it may be that at some point they were. It is normal for us to feel sad for a while because that person was part of our life and our daily routine, because we feel affection towards them, among other things. However, if you give yourself permission to feel this way and face it, after a while you will be able to get over it (even if now you feel like you never will). In the following article, we guide you on how to be strong in a relationship breakup.
Don’t feel guilty
If you have decided to end your relationship, don’t fall into the trap of feeling guilty for doing so. Remember that the reasons you have are valid enough, since it is about your well-being and to be well with a person you must first be good with yourself Therefore, it is better to break up with him/her and stop further deceiving yourself and another person.
Tips to tell your partner that you want to separate
Some tips that can help you tell your partner that you want to separate are the following:
Plan the place and time in which you will break the news
You must think about the most appropriate place and time to talk to him/her. If there is no type of violence and/or aggression in the couple and this is a person with whom you can talk peacefully and respectfully, you should choose a place where they can talk. be alone Try to ensure that during the time in which you let them know, there will be no interruptions and that third parties will not be present so that they can speak privately.
When you talk to him/her do it safely and without hesitation, since if you have made that decision it is because you are convinced that it is the best for you, even though you may make a mistake later, at this moment that is the best for you. If your partner notices that you are insecure and he or she wants to continue with the relationship, they may end up convincing you otherwise, that you will regret it and stay in a relationship that you really don’t want to be in.
On the other hand, you also have to speak sincerely to that person, let them notice that the reasons you are giving them to end the relationship are real and that for you they are enough to end the relationship. You must show him that you are acting in accordance with what you feel. You can look her in the eyes when you are telling her, speak calmly, confidently and with total conviction of what you want.
Show empathy towards the other person
On many occasions, news like that, and even more so when the partner does not expect it, can cause a lot of impact and pain to the person who is left. It is not about being cold and distant with the other, it must be show respect and understanding towards the person, letting them know how sorry we are (if so) that the situation had to happen like this. However, you should not fall into blackmail (if it exists) or let yourself be carried away by the other person’s pain and change your mind so as not to “make them feel bad.”
Active listening
Apart from talking and expressing what you think and feel to your partner, you should also listen to it carefully, since on many occasions what is going to be told to us is taken for granted, rather than listening, we only hear and that is very different. When you listen carefully, you can really understand the other person and the other person also notices that. So don’t take anything for granted and listen to what he has to tell you.
Don’t make hopeful comments.
If you are sure of your decision, avoid making comments that make your partner believe that you could later change your mind just to pretend not to hurt them. Keep in mind that you cause more harm when you give him false hope than when you don’t.
teps to tell your partner that you want to separate
If you don’t know how to structure the message you are going to convey to your partner, you can base it on these 5 steps to do so:
State the facts: describes in detail and objectively what happens. For example: for the last few months you have been coming home late and you don’t call me to let me know, you go out more with your friends and other people than with me, you are always busy for me, etc., we have already talked about it before, you always tell me that Things are going to change but so far they haven’t.
Present your story: Make known your personal interpretation of the facts. For example: All this has made me think that you don’t care as much as I do about this relationship and that you don’t like spending as much time with me as I do with you.
Show your feelings: Let him know how that situation makes you feel. For example: this situation has made me feel sad and alone all this time. I don’t feel valued and respected by you and I feel worse and worse being in this relationship.
Express your wishes and communicate your decision: Let him know what you want in a kind way and let him know your decision to break up. For example: I would like to be in a relationship where I feel that both want to share more time together, so I have made the decision to end this relationship.
Thank the other person: This part is optional, however, it is recommended if we want to end it in the most friendly way possible with the other person. We must thank her even if it is for the time we have spent with her and / or for the experience she has left us.
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