How do I safely break up with a verbally and emotionally abusive partner?

[Lovelygirl25]

[Nikki1989]

Before you say anything, prepare behind the scenes so that you aren't trapped or vulnerable when the conversation happens. Secure your essentials and ensure you have access to funds that your partner cannot control, freeze, or monitor. If necessary, open a separate bank account.

Emotional abusers often try to draw you into circular arguments, guilt trips, or endless negotiations to regain control. Be ready for that.

[rgb008]

Over text when you are far away in a safe place

[slatyb]

With help. Who knows you are being abused? Is there somewhere you can go that is some distance away?

[DryGermanGuy]

Get all your possessions, arrange for a safe place and then do it from a distance.

[Alex-Snow]

Have a plan on what comes next after you dump him. Will you block him on socials? Move out? Change your friend group etc. Just make a mental list of why you want to break up and calmly tell him. Do not let him try to manipulate you or change your mind. You do not deserve to have that type abuse. If he try's to get physical get a restraining order against him.

[Anonymous]

Get a restraining order and either move out or have him kicked out by the police

[dudeinohio]

Not sure... by text maybe.

[NathanDavis]

call police