how do you know when it's time to break up?
139849
whn the thngs./. get nagging day by day...\nevn then whn their is only love left and no respect ..\nwhn u appproach ur bloved evryday with ths feelin tht mayb 2day... v wont hav a fight...\nwhn the thngs get dominating day by day/..... \nwhn u feel like as if u hav lost ur identity....\n\nwhn its not us... its u......\nwhn u really think tht.......Enough
1033069
If you've been dating for 2 years, it's easy to get into a routine. It's time to stop and really think about your relationship and whether it is holding you back or acting as a positive in your life. \n\nIt sounds like you guys have been through some rough spots, but before you break up with her, I think you need to ask yourself whether you think the good outweighs the bad. \n\nAsk yourself...\n1. What are the good and bad things about your relationship? Make a list.\n2. For each of the bad things, what are you currently doing to resolve the issue? Is there something you could try? Do you think that she would work together with you to resolve it? If you do not think there is a solution for the issue, are you ok with that being a permanent part of your life?\n3. Are both of you guys heading in the same life direction? Do you have the same goals? Is she "The One" ?\n\nI think once you think through these things, you will be in a better place to decide what the next step is. Relationships take up a lot of energy and time that you could be devoting to other, more positive things - friends, family, etc. etc. Make sure that this girl is a positive in your life. \n\nIf you think that it's just not possible to fix the rough spots, you should tell her that you guys have grown apart and that you need to go your own way. It's going to be tough, but you will be a happier, stronger person in the end. You should be with someone who respects you and loves you. Don't settle for less.
565262
Don't. There's a reason you broke up. It's hard letting go, but give it time, keep yourself busy, and eventually, you will move on and forget.
761299
if you have already talked to him about the problems you are having (you should have already if you havent) then tell him that, the reason you are breaking up with him is because of those problems, and nothing has changes. be honest with him dont be too hard but dont be too easy. if your with someone you dont want to be with then end it the longer your together the harder it will hurt.
254253
Six months seems like a long time.  Usually after just a couple of dates you start to know if you love someone.  After six months you should pretty much know if this relationship is going to be long term and the word love should be something easily given.  Maybe I'm just quicker to love than some but six months seems like forever.\n\nIt is obvious how important those three little words are to you, and I agree.  I think you are at a place where all you can do is sit him down and talk to him.  Ending a relationship is always hard and before reaching that point I think it is important to make sure you know absolutely from the other person their feelings on the issue.  Then you can honestly make your choice without having made an assumption.
266959
Just do it and get it over with. Why do you want to break up if you love him so much?
921826
Holy crap.  You are still in the process of "breaking up".  Finish it.
790107
At the end of the day, you have to put yourself first. That can be easier said than done, but you do yourself no favours by staying in a relationship that causes you unhappiness. When you do eventually walk away, you will soon realise that it was a good decision, and you will feel better for it. In fact, you will wonder why you did not do it before. No good person wants to break a relationship, but no bad relationship is worth the suffering of a good person. It is your goodness that he is exploiting, but he probably does it unknowingly, because he is not well. I imagine that he needs help, but professional help, and that there is nothing that he will let you do for him. Maybe your departure will alert him to his defects. Let's hope so.
418539
I don't believe you should break up with him if you both care about each other.  Sit down together and go over your schedules.  See what free time you both have availabe and make set plans to see each other at these times.  Also make sure the time you spend together is put to good use.  Go places together like the movies, dinner etc don't just waste it.\n\nBreaking up is not the answer, many married couples both have full time jobs or even two jobs plus children if the all split because they couldn't be bothered making the effort it would be a pretty sad state of affairs.\n\nA commited relationship is always requires a bit of hard work and some fine tuning until you get things running smoothly :)
975059
If you just got over the relationship, you may want to wait 2 or 3 months and it may pass, if it doesn't, then you can seek the help of a professional. Of course, "just got off" isn't a very accurate description so use your best judgment to decide whether or not you've gave it enough time.
387200
Truth is give it some time...i know how that feels you may feel like "this is it" "my relationship is over" but he'll come around....give him some time to vent....and when he's cooled down you'll know and then you two should sit down and have a civil conversation and explain to him what you meant and what upset him and talk about it...look at it as a learning experience.....how else would you know what your boyfriend likes and dislikes if arguments don't happen...good luck
716064
The reason you feel like you should let it go is because your worying about it. There are two ideas i can suggest.\n\ntaking a break, or time apart, is sometimes healthy for any relationship, if you disagree but love each other then that may be a good path to take, just make sure you say its a break, not a BREAK UP.\n\nor, spend some quality time together, go on romantic dates, put all the stuff aside, learn about his past, where he comes from, silly little things he did when he was a kid. Getting to his roots and understanding him will show him how much you love him and want it to work, he'll respect that.\n\nGood Luck ^_^
294084
There are no best ways to break up with a partner, specially when he's gonna suffer more than us, it will definetely hurt!\nBut I guess a good way to break up would be to be really honest, to say the truth in a polite way, not to try to make him think things that aren't really true, I mean, not telling him that U don't have someone else if U know that U have him, or not telling him that U still love him but want to be alone for a little while, if U know U don't love him anymore.\nSo... as hard as it is... THE TRUTH is just the best way to make it a little easier for both of U.
227768
How you break up with your boyfriend is entirely upto you.  You must realize that it has to be done.  Now, when you do should be done ASAP.  The longer you stay with him, the more it will hurt.
274940
Well, I think you should ask for his opinion. Just carry on for a lil while, and if you both find that you cannot bear the circumstance any longer then maybe breaking up is good for both of you. At least you don't have to worry too much about meeting each other and the distance either.\nBut if you two (esp. him) feel that you can still carry on, and that the love is true and strong enough to help you overcome this obstacle, then just stand beside him and fight for it. Happiness just worths its name if it is gained from challenges and hardship. Nothing valuable is easy to get my dear : )\n\nStand firm, and if you two have the same idea, then just go with it, whatever it might be...
325114
depends. do you really want to continue with whatever broke you up? usually when things are over it's best to leave it like that.
424696
there has to be a reason for a couple to break up