Breakups are not easy. Having that awkward conversation is difficult for most people. But empathy and respect towards each other can make breaking up less painful than it already is. Ending relationships, as hard as it is, can teach us how to be honest and kind during difficult conversations.  

Yra Jai is a blogger who wrote about her break up with her ex-fiance. Her blog, Waking Up from Breaking Up, talks about the ups and downs of her breakup and moving on from a 13-year relationship.