9 Ways of Saying Goodbye When You Want to Keep the Break-up Amicable

5. When the time comes, get right to the point


“Don’t say it at the end of a date. You can talk about details after telling him your feelings first.”
It’s important to talk immediately and directly about breaking up. Talking about other things, or making small talk, can weaken your resolve, and may only serve to confuse the other person. It is kinder to end a painful situation as quickly as possible.