Be sure you want to end the relationship
Choose a private, calm time to talk
Break up in person if it is safe and possible
Be direct and clear
Use respectful language
Avoid blaming or arguing
Keep the conversation brief
State your decision firmly
Listen without debating
Set boundaries after the breakup
Return any belongings
Avoid mixed signals
Do not ask to stay friends unless you truly mean it
Give her space afterward
Be honest without being cruel