How would you break up with someone?

From your heart and straight out is usually the best-but the hardest way.

I dont think there is any way to brteak a relationship and still dont hurt the people involved. Its tough, to do that to anyone. Imagine how would you react if someone did to you. Its the state of mind that rules these decisions.

The only best way for me will be say it right away! he will be hurt, he can get angry. But he will understand and laugh about it in time.. it's true that there is no easy way in breaking somebody's heart.

I agree with Swanniesbaby.. there's no easy way to break someone's heart. The most effective way to 'break it to them gently' is to tell them why it's not working out. I always hated getting dumped when my boyfriend would tell me, "It's just not working out". What's not?, I'd think. And would get angry because they wouldn't ever tell me their reasoning. Just be honest but tactful still. If they suck in bed, don't tell them they suck in bed, but give them another reason, wish them well and be on your way.

Well this is easy to say but I'd rather have either of us tell each other we want out of the relationship as soon as we think it's not going our way. I would suggest we talk about it. I don't mean all the blaming and shouting; rather, I want the more open kind of talk. I'd rather have that either of us admit that we want to end the relationship rather than prolong the agony (not see or talk to each other, give unreasonable excuses, etc.). I think it's better to have the pain right then and there because if you don't act on it soon, you'd end up hurting each other more. With my recent ex-boyfriend, I asked him of he still wanted to be in the relationship. Since he couldn't make a decision and we were both burdened by it, I just decided to call it quits. That has made me move on easier. It worked for me, but I'm sure it doesn't apply to everyone.