A relationship breakup, often referred to simply as a breakup, is the termination of an intimate relationship by any means other than death. The act is commonly termed “dumping [someone]” in slang when it is initiated by one partner. The term is less likely to be applied to a married couple, where a breakup is typically called a separation or divorce. When a couple engaged to be married breaks up, it is typically called a “broken engagement”.

Cycle of a breakup:

Steve Duck outlines a six-stage cycle of relationship breakup, including

Dissatisfaction with the relationship

Social withdrawal

Discussion of the reasons for the discontentment

Going public

Tidying up the memories

Recreating sense of one’s own social value

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