Communicating About Sex - FAQs
Healthy Breakup
What is a "healthy breakup" and how do you do so?
Although there is not one correct answer to "what is a healthy breakup", there are a few things to keep in mind.
- Choose a quiet location where you will be able to let your partner know you want to break up.
- Respect your own feelings and let your partner know how you feel.
- Use an assertive style of communication, which is honest, direct and calm (as opposed to a passive or an aggressive style of communication).
- Acknowledge that your partner had an influence in your life, whether positive or negative, and that you and your partner will go through a range of emotions (for example, anger, sadness, happiness, relief, et cetera) all of which are normal.
- Respect your partner’s feelings.
- Make sure you have support and are able to talk to trusted people, friends and/or family, about your feelings.
Whether you are a youth or an adult, breaking up can be difficult.
Here are some websites that may be helpful for healthy breakups:
