1. A hired hand.

Some people ask a friend to do their dirty work for them, but having a friend
tell your signiicant other that it's over is incredibly cowardly. Do it yourself
and deal with the backlash that comes with it like an adult.

2. The breakup text.

Texting your significant other "I love you" is adorable. Texting him/her to
say "I don't want to see you anymore" is cruel. A text message breakup breeds
regret. If you are inclined to text someone to end a relationship, take a deep
breath and call him/her instead.

3. The sticky note.

Who could forget that episode of Sex and the City when Carrie's boyfriend
Berger breaks up with her on a Post-It Note. He wrote, "I'm sorry ... I can't
... Don't hate me." Can you imagine anything worse? Instead, tell the person
yourself; don't let a little piece of paper do it for you!

4. Facebook.

An affectionate message by your beau is something you would love to see on
your Facebook wall, but breaking up with you on your Facebook wall is something
you may never get over. Plus, if anyone hits "like" for that post they're really
asking for it.

5. Disappearing act.

Avoiding a conversation and instead just pulling a disappearing act might be
the worst way to end a relationship. Breaking things off that way is simply
unacceptable. Face your fears and break up with some compassion.