When a relationship has gone sour someone has to do something to end it.
In fact, many relationships last way beyond the "expire date" just because the breaking up is a hard thing to do.
In some cases it ends in a dramatic way, with one's belongings flying out the window.
On other cases they just prolong it until someone realizes that it's definitely over.
So, how to end a relationship without hurting both parties? You need to know the real reason why you want to terminate your relationship.
The main reason we think is the cause of the separation many times is not.
Get clear inside your head so you can move on.
Next, in order to end your relationship you got to be honest.
When you discuss this matter with your partner you have to be true to yourself and to them.
The important is that you do it as sooner as you can, and it is better if you do it in person.
If you live far away from your partner you may do it over the phone, but the important thing is to do it as sooner as possible.
If you still want to be friends after the break up, act with love and compassion.
Talk together about the good things that you lived together.
Support your partner as the break up may get very emotional.
Remember that you partner may say things they don't really meant to, so don't give importance to that.
Don't let you partner make you feel guilty.
You are both moving towards a new phase on your lives and its better if you have a positive relationship with them instead of complicating it.
If you are terminating your relationship for the best reasons, then is better for both of you.
Should you ever get back again? Does the break up really means "The End"? This decision will be at your command.
Almost all relationships can be saved if they act accordingly.
If you have the time and the strong desire to get back, then you can go through this period and make your bond even stronger.
But if you really want to terminate it, the best is to break up without any drama and just move on.