73: What To Say When You Break Up With Someone

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• Dr. Marie Murphy shares the first step to initiating a breakup conversation: get clear on your decision and your message

• How much detail should you give your partner when conveying your message?

• Following through on your plan to end the relationship

• Strategies to prepare for your partner’s potential questions

• Dr. Murphy breaks down different ways to practice the breakup conversation

• How — and when — should you deliver the news?

• Navigating the post-conversation phase

In this episode…

No matter who your partner is or what kind of relationship you have, breaking up can be terrifying — even when you’re the one initiating. So what should you say to gracefully maneuver this difficult conversation?

There are ways you can prepare and deliver your message to turn this dreaded conversation into one that can benefit both parties. Remember: breaking up doesn’t have to be a bad thing. With planning, thoughtfulness, and the right preparation, you can create the best possible experience for you and your partner — while staying true to your intentions. 

In this episode of Your Secret is Safe With Me, Dr. Marie Murphy shares strategies for carrying out your breakup conversation. She talks about the importance of getting clear on your message, how to find the positives in a breakup, setting boundaries with your partner, and dealing with the waves of discomfort following the conversation. 

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Dr. Marie Murphy

• Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session with Dr. Marie Murphy

• Dr. Marie Murphy on LinkedIn

• “Preparing for a Breakup” on Your Secret is Safe With Me

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This episode is brought to you by Marie Murphy Ph.D. Relationship Coaching.

Dr. Marie Murphy provides shame-free, blame-free, and non-judgmental relationship coaching. She draws from different philosophical traditions and approaches in order to better understand the human condition and the different types of professional assistance that can be germane to people in complicated relationship situations.

To learn more about her and her relationship coaching practice, visit www.mariemurphyphd.com today and schedule an introductory coaching session with Dr. Marie Murphy to begin the process of resolving your infidelity situation in a way that's truly right for you.