Is breaking up over text ever acceptable? (Page 2)

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Is breaking up over text ever acceptable?

the_sinner · Answer

Depends on the person on the receiver's side. For me it's acceptable but very cheap for a break up.

Valentinarose · Answer

My ex was long distance and treated me like shit to the point where I’d just had enough so I sent him a text. It was a really long one and fully explained my reasoning so I think it was justified.

1CentWorth · Answer

LOL, all is fair in love. There's more than 50 ways to leave your lover. I think that is a paul simon song.

torken · Answer

depends on timing and how many dates. Also if you met on an app its a little more acceptable too vs someone you know in real life.

jasontheasian · Answer

Choosing to break up over text is choosing the easy way out of it and it hurts the other person in the long run. The only exception for this would be for long distance relationships, but even then, a phone call or video call would be best

beccabubbles22 · Answer

If you really can't do it in person, a phone call/Facetime is better than a text message.

CarpetDenim · Answer

Nah, even a phone call is a better choice than dumping someone over a text.

jessicasissy · Answer

if you don't have the guts or maturity to break up in person then you are probably not ready for a real relationship to start with.

BeingAnzalKhan · Answer

Depends on the reason. Some people don't have so much courage to speak on the face so they do such.

Anonymous · Answer

I say no. But after thinking about it there's some cases that I think it would be fine. Like after being abused, or cheated on. At that point a text would be way more then they deserve though.

humanearth · Answer

Break up by phone is weak person way out. Face the music face to face. You had the guts to date face to face, why not break up face to face.

Yads_Is_Back · Answer

Should be done face-to-face more politely, but I can’t say I haven’t done this a few times

EmbraceThePain · Answer

Yes, there are instances where it might be the better option

hiddendevil · Answer

Words we speak are always out of our hands, Best way, tell the them to meet in-person and to say it to your face by looking into your eyes, if he/she fails to do that then, there is something fishy 🌚

cloud9vortex1234 · Answer

Probably not, unless you think that low of them. I would think you have to do something awful for someone to do that. Otherwise, you're a Horrible Person.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, it some cases it is. For example, if your ex is long distance (and you won't see them anytime soon) and refuses to answer your phone calls or video chats... its the only way to do it.

Anonymous · Answer

so I've been in a toxic relationship. and when you finally get help and want to get out you want to run away. really far and really fast. so you send a person a text saying that you left.

sensible27 · Answer

I guess if they are abusive or if it was a short casual or online relationship.

Arno_Du_Toit · Answer

Well it depends if you actually want to imitate good Character..

DamianJ97 · Answer

I say do it always in person as much as possible.  And always tell why and not just dump them and say nothing.

R3DthatDude · Answer

It makes you feel cheap and worthless, definitely very bad way to end things. If you actually care about the person your leaving, don’t ever do that

loveslongnails · Answer

If your entire relationship was electronic and you only texted, yes ! LOL But if you've ever met in person, for any amount of time, then NO !

Hollywoodundead677 · Answer

Hell no, breaking up through a text is just so cold and mean. It’s better to do it in person

nodnol32 · Answer

Acceptable. If it has to end, it has to end somehow.

blondfrog · Answer

I really don't see what the big deal is. Either way you are going to be hurting that persons feelings for breaking up with them.

Juxtapose · Answer

I've done it before (LDR) and she was in class and cried. Wouldn't recommend it personally, just call them at least.

TylerKuykendall · Answer

No, assuming that the partner isn't a borderline sociopath who'll shoot you if you break up with them in person.

TheAfrikan · Answer

won't say much it is a yes. Most cases you ca piss me off. And reach a point of not wanna see you again. So I pass you a text And be like."Hey love we done all the best to you nice life" easy peasy

Enochian · Answer

Well it's better than having her choose a brainless squatter who happens to be a thief over you

CikaZivan · Answer

Only if they've done something that they're not even worth talking to anymore.

Jansetta · Answer

Only if it’s so obvious that the relationship is coming to an end

TacosRAwesome · Answer

I prefer it so they don't see me get sad and I don't see them get sad.

spookytraveller · Answer

Every person deserves to know why is a relationship where they have invested time and emotions getting over. Its a basic courtesy to tell them in person instead of a text

CrazyRay43 · Answer

Only when the other person is a total dipshit... or if it’s ironic to do so and you hate the person

ClearSea · Answer

Actually, yes. If it was an internet relationship. I've done that before.

startingfitness · Answer

generally no, but in these covid times I say yes. You would be doing the other person a favour tbh

CaptainSmartass · Answer

Hell to the motherfucking ding-dong no! You break up in person, like a real man!!! Simples...

jhnny1331 · Answer

Stand up a beva big boy grow a pair and do it in person

LoU_Hades · Answer

No. I prefer eye contact in serious talks.

nonratracereality · Answer

Its proper policy towards human beings.

Mazikeen23 · Answer

Breaking up with someone over text is a very pussy move. Whether it’s a female or male, it’s just a very cowardly move

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I don't care if he thinks I don't resoect him. I don't owe him anything. Whether we breakup personally or by text is the same thing so, I don't see dumping someone through phone a problem!

etta2612 · Answer

because you're just the persons feelings and worst of all over a text

Hypnos0929 · Answer

If the person you're breaking up with is legitimately dangerous and/or possessive then yes.

admles · Answer

Only if the person you are breaking up with has a history of violent behaviour.

007kingifrit · Answer

this is never ok no matter what and you're a piece of shit if you ever do this

Guanfei · Answer

No. Unless you can't possibly see each other, it's never acceptable.

simplelikeme · Answer

It's childish and immature to break up with somebody in a text message.

Ravi___ · Answer

Yes. Though there are lots of good ways to do. Breaking over text is worst way that's what I belive because I have experienced

Steph06 · Answer

It isn't appropriate to break up in the text but knowing that the person is living so far with u. I think it's acceptable.

Juggernautpunch · Answer

It's always better to do it in person but there could be reasons. Long distance? Abusive?

Anonymous · Answer

It sure is a thing. It’s even a thing when you’re breaking a friends with benefits too. Believe it or not it’s been done.

Anonymous · Answer

If you're physical wellbeing would be at risk, yes. Some guys will straight up murder a girl for breaking up with him.

phatdrummer650 · Answer

A breakup can sometimes lead to a vitile situation. A text us better than just leaving

Asianguy123 · Answer

It will be hurtful if someone break up with boygirl friend that way.

Smf1989 · Answer

My ex thought it was a good idea to break up with me and we lived close by too

andybq · Answer

be a little brave and talked to each other and call a day

luvstoned4him · Answer

if they have abusive tendancies - YES

Anonymous · Answer

It used to be bad but now it's the best way to do it so I don't have to listen to them whine.

Liam_Hayden · Answer

If okay if you are a wimp.

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