How To End An Off-On Relationship

Instructions

• First of all, think things out for yourself before you discuss them with your partner. Since it is pointless working on a relationship that has no direction, muster the courage to talk to him, especially if you have some notion that he probably feels the same way as you do but hesitates to say so.
• Get your partner to sit down with you and talk about what is wrong with the relationship. Try and find out why the two of you find it hard to stay together for long and often call it off.
• Question each other’s motives for getting back together after frequent break-ups. Are the two of you actually in love or merely get tired of being alone and long for some familiar company?
• Tell your partner that although you don’t want to hurt him, you feel the need to be honest with yourself. Point out that the relationship has taken an unhealthy turn and that while you’re sorry things turned out this way, you prefer to end it before everything turns ugly.
• Once you are done explaining your reasons for wanting to end the relationship, give him some time to think and let him do the talking. That way, both of you can part ways on a friendlier note.
• If he does not agree with you and the discussion turns vindictive or if he begs, keep your head firmly on your shoulders and explain that you don’t intend to back out of your decision. Doing this may seem harsh and unkind but it will make sense once the both of you move on.
• An off-on relationship once ended should stay that way. Do not offer to be friends or entertain any requests to keep in touch. Stay as far away from each other as possible especially to avoid being tempted to go back just because the days begin to get lonely.