Is breaking up with someone over the phone disrespectful?

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SongBird3 · Accepted Answer

It depends on how long you guys of been dating. If you were dating for a couple of weeks maybe even a month or so that it's not a big deal. But if you guys were like together for like a long period of time like about half a year to a year or more than yes its very disrespectful. It doesn't matter who did what (unless in the case of abuse), are you guys both owe it to each other to hash it out in person

OldS0ul · Accepted Answer

It is, but millennials are so connected through their phones and their primary communication in relationships is with and through their phone. People these days resort to passive communication all the time so actually breaking up with someone in person is much bolder action than people are willing to do.

nessii0423 · Accepted Answer

Yes personally because that means he or she doesn't have enough courage to do it in person. Therefore you never meant anything to them and / or they were cheating on you and didn't what to face you !!!

ScarletSky · Accepted Answer

Yes, that's more of face to face thing. I would want to have this person tell it to my face and listen to what I have to say, and then we can go on our merry ways.

liam12189 · Accepted Answer

Depends how long you've been together, my friend recently got dumped via text after a 5 year intimate relationship, in that sort of situation then yeah it's massively disrespectful, it mainly depends on distance, closeness, and how long you've been together. To me doing it over the phone or over text is a dickish move anyway just simply because you are hiding from there emotions.

sineater8 · Accepted Answer

I never do it, it should be done formally face to face, however i know a lot of insecure women sometimes do it, probably fearing guilt or the reaction of their partners, and some men do it when they discount the importance of the woman. but I’m sure there’s other justifiable reasons.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Yes, unless your personal safety requires that you not do it in person.

Ankitx · Answer

Nope but it shows that u wanna hide from him.
So talk to him face to face and tell the truth and reason too (because guys always get confused y u broke up) and during this he might try to convince u to not to break up with him.

So be strong.
And reason should be logical.

statement-k · Answer

It's a d*ck move... Of course it depends on the situtation and the depth of relationship with the person, but it's definitely one of the worst ways to break up with someone!

didigo182 · Answer

I alway's do that (and they did the same broke up with me over the Phone too).

I think it's not to be mean or cruel but to avoid a lot of Drama and (possible) verbal assaults or not so much of man as of woman. I never ended a relationship face-to-face.

Akashgeet · Answer

Yes. It is usually. It shows that the one breaking up with another doesn't have enough courage to say it in person. It also shows that the one breaking up has lost all respect and care for the other now.
But in some cases, it is not the case. May be the one breaking up with the other has no other option left. May be they don't even talk to each other. And the only way to convey this message to other is by phone or a letter.

johanmdsn · Answer

yes, extremely. if you really cared and loved that person you would break up face to face and end it properly with respect and closure, and not dump them over a phone.

Blueberry_Spicehead · Answer

Yes, it indicates that one was too chicken to face the other. Also says that you couldn't even bother taking the time to tell them properly and to their face.

manthan69 · Answer

Yeah. I mean to say that if you've genuine reason than only you should proceed to it. After all its about the time in which you both feel special to each other so take a deep breath and discuss with your partner that what's going on between us. And should we go for breakup

Wonderer89 · Answer

Yes... unless there is a good reason why it can't be done in person (distance or safety) then it should at the very least be done over the phone

lilkittenn · Answer

I personally find it to be very disrespectful. Always do your break ups in person, even if it's extremely hard to do.

Neyila · Answer

do it face-to-face, unless there is an issue of safety.

Christopherthrob · Answer

What difference does it make your relationship was already dust in the wind phone calls are a Safeway to communicate and the police don't get involved over the phone most of the time

wyoguy24 · Answer

It's very disrespectful and an extreme cowardly act

Bad_Man55 · Answer

Nope.. Better, than text, or a, form of social media lol

Naomimom · Answer

no.. cause if someone break up with me n my face i might go to jail. lbvs

Matt-G · Answer

Nope. Its the being alone again that hurts. If you wanna let a guy down gently then hint in person until its nearing saying, and pull back. Then tell him its over over the phone!! Just do it.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

It's better than ignoring him. I don't see this being a deal breaker.

lMike · Answer

Yeah its rude... Shows that u dont even have enough respect for that person to tell em to their face. Shows cowardice in my opinion too.

Anonymous · Answer

No not exactly. Long distant relationship sometimes end that way. It really depends. It's better than over text though

Lauryn_taylor · Answer

Personally, I would feel even more hurt because they couldn't even look you in the eyes and tell you it so you still have all the "what if" questions lingering around unanswered

Regular1 · Answer

I prefer texting. Whether I am the dumper or the dumpee.

jay92393 · Answer

Sure beats ignoring for 3 days, then changing relationship status from me and her to her and new guy

false · Answer

not if you text the same thing that you wouldve said in person

Razorgenesis · Answer

It is, yes. If you were attracted at least once by this person, you should some respect and break in face to face, even if it's hard

Marinepilot · Answer

Yes it is. Face to face and in person is the only proper way.

Alice4141 · Answer

Yes, I had this done to me once, and It felt like it hurt more by text cause, you don't even get a chance to ask questions or express how you feel.

vikinghammer · Answer

To me, it is. My ex swore on working such themes out in perdon but ended up texting me.

abhay09 · Answer

yes it is. if someone want to broke up thn they should do it face to face.

Taffy__D · Answer

yes! duh! It means that they don't have the courage to tell you face to face

Veronica260 · Answer

It's definitely unfair. You should talk to the person an explain him/her why..

Astrix · Answer

Yes I find it rude if someone will breakup with me on phone.

Anonymous · Answer

In my opinion I think it signifies that they arr to cowardly/not brave enough to say it to your face.

SarahsSummer · Answer

It's not ideal but sometimes it is necessary.

Smolano · Answer

Yes, you should do it in person.

Waterpop · Answer

Yes it is.

rebuilding71 · Answer

Yes it is. A cowardly way of ending things.

shdwjsudhhdhd · Answer

Nope I broke up by a text

KaranSharma55 · Answer

Better say it in person if he's not gonna beat you

newguyiguess · Answer

yessss

eagle1951 · Answer

yes it is. been down that road

HoneyButterCup525 · Answer

Dick move .

TriTree · Answer

childish

Blitzkrieger · Answer

Yeah.

KaydenChrist · Answer

saves gas though

Humbledman74006 · Answer

Cowardly

Revolver_Ocelot · Answer

yeah

MeatPuppet · Answer

Yes.

sagar065 · Answer

Yes absolutely

bryand · Answer

I think so

DapperDanTheMan · Answer

Yes.

meinhardsson · Answer

yes it is

Anonymous · Answer

Yes it is

Anonymous · Answer

Very disrespectful

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