how to break up with my long distance boyfriend?
94298
["If you can't break up in person, at least do it over the phone. ... ", 'Give them a heads up that you want to talk about something. ... ', "Know what you're going to say. ... ", 'Treat the actual breakup like any other breakup. ... ', 'Be extra patient with your partner.']
208082
['Gather up your friends and plan a huge day, night and/or weekend out. ... ', 'Get rid of all sentimental relationship paraphernalia. ... ', 'Go shopping. ... ', 'Stop checking your phone for text messages, regretful emails, or drunken phone calls from your ex begging to take him or her back.']
452530
Let your boyfriend know that you understand his reasons for wanting to break up but that you need a little more time. Ask him for one more week together, and if he still wants to break up after that week, don't protest it. He may also refuse to give you an extra week. In this case, you should respect his reply.
109431
['Avoid excessive communication. ... ', 'See it as an opportunity. ... ', 'Set some ground rules to manage your expectations. ... ', 'Try to communicate regularly, and creatively. ... ', 'Talk dirty with each other. ... ', 'Avoid “dangerous” situations.']
1054494
['Always have a plan. Develop a strategy for visiting, accounting for both distance and the cost of travel. ... ', 'Express your needs. ... ', "Try not to fight when you're apart. ... ", 'Ignore the haters. ... ', 'Make the most of it. ... ', "It's ok to be sad sometimes. ... ", 'MORE ABOUT STUDENT LIFE:']
892223
['Say good-bye in person, face to face. ... ', 'Choose the “least worst” time and place. ... ', 'Practice saying the words that will end your relationship. ... ', "Talk about your boyfriend's strengths. ... ", 'Allow yourself to grieve and feel guilty. ... ', "Tell the truth: you don't know what to say."]
246199
['Distance yourself. The first and most important thing you can do is get distance. ... ', 'Accept your negative emotions. ... ', 'Surround yourself with support. ... ', 'Write a list of qualities you liked about him. ... ', 'Write an equal list of things you disliked about him. ... ', 'Focus on yourself. ... ', 'Get back out there.']
1238118
['Why do I want to break up with this person? ... ', 'Is there a way to work out the issues in the relationship? ... ', 'Will I regret the decision? ... ', 'What will life be like post-breakup? ... ', 'How should I do it? ... ', 'What should I say?']
313319
["Talk about it with people you trust — or strangers you'll never see again. ... ", 'Make plans. ... ', 'Get a hobby. ... ', 'Make a breakup playlist. ... ', 'Sign up for a few dating apps — or try dating without them. ... ', 'Work through it with a therapist. ... ', 'Stop texting your ex. ... ', 'Know that it takes time to move on.']
435458
['Hold logistic conversations separate from the relationship conversation. ... ', 'Set a firm move-out date. ... ', 'Respect your new ideas of space. ... ', 'Hold detailed money conversations. ... ', 'Divide possessions equitably. ... ', 'Set new boundaries. ... ', 'Fill up your social calendar.']
1345292
Breaking up with him will not be the end of the world and he will adjust to it. If he really loves you it will also give him a reality check of your true value. If you feel all he is doing now is jail talk so he isn't alone and has someone to hold him down then you should listen to your instincts.
53259
['Choose your guy carefully. ... ', 'Aggressively pursue your life outside of him. ... ', 'Sponsored: The best dating/relationships advice on the web. ... ', "Don't keep this thing going for too long. ... ", 'Skip the cute nicknames.']
1118899
["Yes, you can say I'm a coward. ... ", 'I have decided to break up with you as things are not working between us, neither it will in the future.', 'Will not hurt you, this was my commitment to you. ... ', 'I know it will not be easy for you to forget me. ... ', 'We are too similar to stay together happily.']
393203
['BUILD GREAT RELATIONSHIPS. [00:50]', 'HAVE A LONG TERM PLAN. [02:51]', 'BELIEVE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP. [03:41]', 'COMMUNICATION IS KEY. [04:58]', 'PATIENCE AND TRUST. [05:32]', 'EMBRACE YOUR INDEPENDENCE. [06:45]', "DO THINGS TOGETHER WHILE YOU'RE APART. [07:59]", 'ALWAYS HAVE THE NEXT VISIT SCHEDULED. [08:42]']
679990
['Allow yourself time to grieve. ... ', "Consider deleting your ex's number—for now, anyway. ... ", 'Protect your heart with a social media purge. ... ', "Don't contact your ex unless absolutely necessary. ... ", 'Schedule plans with friends. ... ', 'Make a breakup playlist. ... ', "Return to the things you love doing, but they didn't."]
1185979
If you still feel that you don't wanna be with him, break up with him. ... If you really love him, and feel like something is wrong in the relationship, you can at least try to fix things and talk it out with him. Not just sit there and do nothing, no offense. But you should try to talk to him about it.
95982
['Find things to do together online. ... ', 'Create a Hobby that you can enjoy together. ... ', 'Write weekly love notes or love letters. ... ', 'Make your phone calls more intimate. ... ', 'Do something Sweet and Unexpected. ... ', 'Arrange for a Long Distance Date Night. ... ', 'Make your countdowns fun and creative! ... ', 'Make a mix CD or playlist for different scenarios.']