Ending a relationship is never easy. If you’ve started to date someone but know they’re not the one, here are a few breakup texts that will help you call it quits:
Credits to Maria Yagoda and Carolyn Steber for these incredible tips!
- If the date was boring or awkward, send "Thanks for the drinks last night, but this doesn't feel like the right fit for me. I wish you well with future dates!"
- When they’re so nice but you didn’t feel the chemistry, send "You seem like a really great person, and I enjoyed meeting you so much. But, I don’t think that we are a match in a romantic way. I know you are someone else’s soulmate, and I know they are out there looking for you as well. Thank you for your time. And I wish you all the best on your path."
- When you’ve been on a handful of dates, send "Thanks for giving me a chance to get to know you better, but I think we are looking for different things at this time. I'm not interested in another date."
- If they were flat out rude, send "I just wanted to let you know that I did not feel comfortable with some of your behavior. It struck me as mean and rude and really did not sit well with me. I don’t think that we are a match. But thank you for your time and I wish you well."
- If you’re relationship is all text and no dates, send "Thanks so much for messaging back and forth! I know it's tough to get to know someone via chat, but it doesn't seem like we're a good match at this time. I'm not interested in meeting up, but hope that you find someone soon who is!"
- If they come on too strong, send "Thanks for your interest in getting to know me, but I don't want to meet up or continue to talk."
- When you're too busy to date, send "I've really enjoyed going on dates with you, but my schedule is so full right now I won't have time to meet up again going forward. Maybe our paths will cross again in the future, when the timing is better. Until then, I wish you well."
- When they're obviously still hung up on their ex, send "After getting to know you a bit more, it's obvious to me that you're not quite ready to date. It may not be my place to say this, but I've been in your shoes and know how important it is to take time to fully recover from a breakup before trying to date again. I hope you can get to a good place soon, and find someone who makes you just as happy."
- When you start drifting apart, send "It seems like our paths are going in different directions and I need to put all my focus on my own path. Pursuing a relationship isn't going to work out."
- If you just want to be friends, send "I've realized that my feelings for you are much stronger as a friend, than as a romantic partner. Would you like to continue our relationship as friends going forward? I'd love to keep you in my life."
- When they can't take a hint, send "While I know this may not feel like the best mode to receive this information, I felt that it was best for me to get my thoughts out clearly and leave you space to digest."
- If they're controlling, send "I’m writing to let you know that I am no longer comfortable or willing to remain in this relationship. Please respect my boundaries and preferences and understand that this is best for us to grow on our own and find individuals who support our needs."
We hope these help you!