It is indeed the hardest thing to do, even and especially if there are good reasons to do so.  Some try ghosting, or manufactured arguments as a way to unwind a relationship but both approaches violate trust--the essence of any good relationship in the first place. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about ways in which you can exit a relationship that isn't working while respecting your former partner, allowing you both to gain closure and move on with your lives. For a complete transcript, click here: LL51-Breaking Up