How do you break up with someone? You asked Google – here’s the answer | Anouchka Grose

Every day millions of internet users ask Google life's most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries

First of all, consult someone who's messed it up horribly at least a couple of times. They will offer some mature and very wise counsel, not at all tinged with bitterness and regret. They won't simply spout generic "good advice" about kindness, understanding and listening; they've lived. They will know that, in certain instances, it's better just to get out and not think about the other person's feelings; it's thinking about their damn, stupid feelings the whole time that's landed you in this decade-long misery-fest. If this is your case, just pack your stuff and do your thinking later. In the end you will both be glad. (See? Very sophisticated.)

Not only are you choosing to throw yourself into the void, but you are also chucking someone else in involuntarily

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