HOW TO BREAK UP

REASONS TO END A RELATIONSHIP

• You're unhappy
• Argue a lot
• Abusive
• You don't feel respected or important
• Poor communication
• If you feel mentally unstable
• Lack of support

COMMON OBSTACLES TO ENDING A RELATIONSHIPS IN A HEALTHY MANNER

• Finding the right place or time
• Finding best approach/words to say
• Complication with children
• Fear of losing them as a friend.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HEAL AFTER A RELATIONSHIPS HAS ENDED

• Recognize that it's ok to have diffrent feelings
• Give yourself a break and don't go through it alone.
• Don't fight your feelings and talk about them.
• Remember that you still have a future.
• There are other fish in the sea.
• Spend time with people who make you happy.
• Take a time out and avoid using drugs, acohol, or food to cope.
• Explore new interest to get your mind off of things.

WHAT ARE COMMON REACTIONS TO BEING BROKEN UP WITH AND HOW TO HANDLE?

• Cry
• Anger
• Talk to people you love/trust
• Write about it.
• Don't immediately suggest to stay friends.
• Block them (social media or in general)
• Work out, go to the gym.
• Don't rebound it.

DO'S OF BREAKING UP.

• Break up in person not over text or any type of social media.
• Make it stick don't give in.
• Use the words break up.
• Don't blame them.
• Listen to them without making suggestions.
• Accept they may say hurtful things to you.
• Be honest if you are leaving them for someone else.

DONT'S OF BREAKUNG UP

• Don't text break up
• Don't just ignore the person.
• Don't lie.
• Don't react.