Would it be stupid to break up with someone by reading a letter to them?

[sarahpuff21]

Every time I try to talk to my boyfriend about our relationship I get really emotional and my mind goes blank and I can't think of any words to say. I wrote down exactly what I want to say to him, would it be stupid for me to read it to him? Thanks.

[HouseKitten]

I think it would be better to try and memorise the important parts. Reading a letter out seems a bit theatrical to me.

 

But if you're breaking up with him anyway, do you really need to say a lot more than sorry and why?

[sarahpuff21]

I think it would be better to try and memorise the important parts. Reading a letter out seems a bit theatrical to me.

 

But if you're breaking up with him anyway, do you really need to say a lot more than sorry and why?

 

We have been together for 3 years and there are quite a few reasons why which I have trouble remembering, especially when I'm all worked up trying to talk to him.

[jenna-is-here]

No, I have done that 100x's, I think it is a really good way to do it because it is important you say what you have to say clearly. Sometimes I just make bullet points and say it from there

[savignon]

Reading from a piece of paper after 3 years together seems a little cold. Why not give him the why (general idea) and give him the letter to read at a later time. That way you can be face to face and honest/sincere and also get out what you want to say in greater detail without being interrupted.

Best wishes.

[u4me]

I think it would be fine. I read my ex a letter (in person) for the very same reasons. I get very emotional. I asked him if it was OK to read the letter and he was fine with that. It wasn't theatrical or dramatic - just complete. I gave him the letter when I was done. Good luck.

[KileOriginal]

Writing it out may help organize your thoughts. But when you do it, do it from your heart.

[hater13]

in short: yes it would be

 

Why not just have an honest open conversation and PLEASE do not do it over msn/phone/text or whatever

 

then again I may just be biased because all I really got was a "i think we were better as friends" funny thing is WE WERE NEVER REALLY FRIENDS! ok I'm just ranting now

 

just try to make your break up as nice as possible. no matter how contradictory that may seem

[biggestdork]

Tell the whole truth. No white lies. Oh and make sure there is no question left unanswered.

[somberchic]

Why don't you just give him the letter to read himself...no need to read it to him. Let him read the entire letter without any interruptions and then discuss the letter in person--face to face...this way you get to express everything that you wanted to communicate, plus you're also giving him a chance to talk to you face to face afterwards...