You'll never find a proven method to breaking up with someone fast and easy but fast is doable. In fact, fast is preferable most of the time. Follow these steps that are simple (though not always easy) and quick to put into place. Pluck up the Nerve and Just do It It isn't easy. It takes a little bit of nerve and courage to hurt someone like this. Comfort yourself with the knowledge that a little pain today may prevent a lot of pain in the future. Understanding this fundamental will help make your decision a little easier and can give you the strength you need to follow through with the break up rather than allowing things to continue in a downward spiral. Know You must Face Yourself Tomorrow The most difficult thing about breaking up is how to do it. You don't want to be so gentle that the other person doesn't understand this is a breakup but you don't want to hit them over the head with the knowledge either. It is better to be kind and able to look yourself in the mirror tomorrow but you must be firm enough that there are no misunderstandings that this is the end of the road for your relationship. Don't Offer False Hope for Romance You might want to throw the other person a bone and say something like "you never know what the future holds." This is a bad move because it allows the other person to hold on to hope that you'll work things out. Even if you're not sure this isn't a possibility don't offer it right now. Just end it clean. It will be kinder for both of you even if you change your mind in the future. Do not Draw this Out It's a huge temptation to make a huge flowery speech explaining how this is not their fault. Don't do it. End it quickly. Even if there are questions afterwards there is no need for fanfare or pomp and circumstance when the ending is going to be the same. Odds are good that no one is going to walk away unhurt. Don't add insult to injury with a long drawn out explanation. Allow the Dignity of a Quick Escape In addition to not making a long speech give your ex the opportunity to make a hasty retreat. He or she may need a little time to process what's going on and will probably not want you to see how deeply affected they are by this turn of events. The least you can do is allow your ex this luxury. There you have it. One proven method to breaking up with someone fast though it certainly won't be easy.About the Author: