What is your opinion on breaking up over text?

[Anonymous]

I had this happen recently with no explanation. Not sure why this is okay, especially when there was no cheating, violence etc. Thoughts?

It IS okay to breakup over text.

It is NOT okay to breakup over text. Should be face to face or phone call at minimum

[imtiaz45]

Breaking up over text is generally seen as impersonal and insensitive, especially in serious or long-term relationships. While it might seem easier to avoid a difficult conversation, it can come across as lacking respect and consideration for the other person's feelings. Breakups are often painful, and handling them with care is important. In situations where safety or emotional distance is a concern, texting might be appropriate, but ideally, difficult conversations like these should be done face-to-face or, at the very least, over a call, to show empathy and give both parties space for closure

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[Telekinetic-Potato]

The reality is you're going to do whatever is appropriate. You're the only one here who can answer that question.

There's times where the text breakup is done for safety or due to logistics. Maybe something happened that makes you specifically never want to talk to them again. Maybe the relationship never meant that much in the first place.

If you're just looking for people to tell you the guys a piece of shit. We'll no one on this site knows anything about you or your situation.

[Smashingdoozy]

The only time it's okay is if you feel unsafe doing it in person or feel you could be manipulated into changing your mind if it was over the phone.
Otherwise is just really shitty thing to do to someone you supposedly cared about

[electromagnetic]

Maybe if it’s been big anyone about 23 shouldn't be texting a breakup. It can be hard to face the person you wanna break up with but it’s even more cowardliness (I hope I used this correctly) via text.

[melnc]

Breaking up over text is just pathetic. It’s a weak, cowardly way to handle something that deserves respect and face to face confrontation. If they can’t be bothered to have a real conversation, then they probably never deserved the relationship in the first place.

[AviatorTom]

I've done it and I've had it done to me. You're moving on, it doesn't really matter how things end.

[Eren1107]

Breaking up over text feels pretty impersonal to me. It can come off as cold, especially if you've had a meaningful relationship. Sure, it might be easier to avoid an awkward conversation, but it also misses out on the chance for closure and understanding. Sometimes, facing the situation in person allows both people to express their feelings and have a more honest discussion.

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[Arkire]

It's a breakup. You've already decided to end things. If doing so via text is easier for you, then go for it.

Just know that your partner might feel more slighted by it if you've been dating a long time.

My last long-term relationship ended horribly. We talked, and talked, and talked, and a lot of hurtful things were said that still live rent free in my brain 7 years later.

A simple text would have been far preferred.

Point being, if you don't think you can handle anything more, then don't try. It might just make it worse.

[razelove]

It's alright to break up over text. Not all relationships are serious, so you don't have to treat the ending of them as seriously. Also some women, and men, can be very volatile, so you don't want to be around them when saying that it's over.

At least there was a text and they didn't just block your number, and any social media they may have.

[Miristheiss]

It depends on the situation and how long the relationship has been and the reason for the break up. If someone cheats and does something inappropriate to the other person then no consideration needs to be given. Just drop off the face of the earth, they deserve no closure or respect. Control the narrative though. Tell others what this person did, otherwise they'll spin some version of the story to make themselves look like the victim.

[Curiouskitty99]

It seems immature to break up over text. In person is better. You’re able to read emotion face to face unlike over text

[JasonBD7]

Tbh it kind of depends on how serious it was. I know women who would rather just end it with their guy and feeling like meeting up and having the same awkward convo is a waste of time

[BCA6010]

It should be a last resort, such as when they aren't answering or returning your calls and are cancelling on physical meetups. I've done it exactly once ever, and it was the above scenario.

[quickquesocheese]

It is not okey. But not every situation is optimal for meeting up. I dated a guy which turned out was Psycho and i broke up with him over text, scared of what he was going to do eye to eye.

[Unit1]

I don't care anymore.

If a girl wants to break up, she will. In person later or sooner over text.

[Simslover92]

Over the phone if you can't meet in person like if you're long distance but best to meet face to face if not long distance. But never through text.

[luvstoned4him]

Its better to do in person but I guess the person didn't have the heart or they didn't want drama from your end

[SuchSightsToShowYou]

Depending on how serious, or not-so-serious, the relationship was, I think sometimes it can be okay.

Also, if the other person is unstable, breaking up over text is the safe way to do it sometimes.

[jojouzumaki]

For me it is fine. More often than not it’s how we react on the matter that matters most.

[Account]

No problem. I don't care
Saves the time and energy to meet up face to face.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Not an opinion, a feeling related to Horror.

[TacosRAwesome]

In all honesty, I don't think it's that bad, like it way more annoying to get dressed to go on a date only to get dumped.

[StevenMcGarrett]

If it is only been a date or two then text is okay. But for a serious relationship, it should be done face to face.

[exitseven]

there was no texting when I was dating but I would not break up with somebody with a text.

[Meropatrick]

Spinelessness. There is a epidemic os Spinelessness nowadays

[dragoblack]

Only time i would say it is ok to break over text, is when you the know the person is abusive and/or prone to violent outbusts.

[Jamie05rhs]

You probably weren't listening to him. So he didn't want to waste his breath.

[Anonymous]

I voted that it is okay, however it depends on the circumstance. If you only went on like 1-2 dates, text is fine. Otherwise, I think a phone call is way better.

[OddBeMe]

I’m into ghosting. Why bother dealing with emotions?

[Ladsin2]

I've done it a few times. Probably not the best, but it works.

[Irene97]

I’ve done it but was only way I could get hold of my ex. She wouldn’t answer plus side it’s their on screen.

[Anonymous]

It's idiotic and cowardly, as well as disrespectful.

[red324]

Had it happen to me. Never heard from her again

[red324]

Women who do that also block you immediately after hitting send

[strateguy632]

Only by text, that is best way.

[ManInChains]

Better than doing it in person.

[Puppystarfish23]

It's the cowards way out

[Staximus]

It's a cowardly way out

[beefcakebradybatson]

Break up in person; texting seems cowardly.

[Pohjolan]

Lazy but better than ghosting.

[JoeRob67]

Be a grown up and face to face is best

[Anonymous]

I would never do that.

[Likes2drive]

It’s cowardly

[Ms_Facesitter]

A cowardly move.

[Wise4myage]

Its cowardly.

[LiamJHayden]

weak.

[Slim57]

Childish

[Anonymous]

Cowardly