Ending a relationship, no matter how long it has lasted, is not easy. There are however ways to go about it that are kinder on the person you are breaking up with. Remember that this is not a light hearted decision to be made. Once you have ended a relationship, it is very difficult to go back on what you have said as you will have planted a seed of doubt in your partner’s head. Ending a relationship doesn’t give you the right to be hurtful. You need to be firm but clear and try to be kind. This article gives guidance on how to end a relationship.