9. “I’m sorry for all the trouble I’ve cause you. Thank you for this time together.” Sincerely express your gratitude to him.
“Apparently the way I said ‘thank you’ even after all the horrible things he said to me struck a chord with him,” said one girl. Remembering to be grateful—and gracious about expressing it—to the end can sometimes make a positive impression. If you’ve been together for a long time, this could help him realize how important you really are to him.
Whichever one of these approaches seems right to you when your boyfriend says, “Let’s break up,” it’s important to respond: don’t just give up. Control your emotions and think calmly so you can share your feelings for him and say something you genuinely mean. You might be able to turn things around, and even if you can’t, you’ll have no regrets.