How to Break Up with Someone Without Hurting Their Feelings


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What could you possibly be thinking? Of course you can't break up with someone without hurting their feelings. But at the very least, you can soften the blow and let them down gently, while cushioning some of the impact with some positive emotions that will hopefully leave the intended victim's ego intact, and yourself satisfied with your capacity for empathy.
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