How To Break Up… If It’s Over
Breaking Up
the Final Level
Your Personal Guide to Ending a Relationship
Ask Yourself
Am I ready to break up?
1. Know Your Reason
Know why you want to break up. And how to explain it. Write it Out!
2. Decide How
Decide how you would like to communicate it to the other person. Practice Practice Practice.
3. Pick Your Spot
Set a good time when you can talk. Keep Your Safety in Mind! Let someone you trust know the what, when and where.
4. Keep it a Secret.
A break up can be difficult. Keep it to yourself until you are able to discuss it with the other person.
Make Clear Statements
Start Nice?
It can be helpfull to start nice and stay positive.
Be Firm and Direct
You can be positive and still communicate that your decision is Final.
You Decided
Saying "I've decided that I need to step away from this relationship." > "I think we should break up?"
You Really Decided
If you want to provide your reasons, go ahead. But don't feel like you need to defend your decision.
Understand
Your Feelings
arrow_rightYou may feel sad... even though you wanted to break up.
arrow_rightThat's ok! It doesn't mean you made the wrong decision.
arrow_rightYou may need time to process the break up.
arrow_rightTalking to a trusted friend is always helpful.
Let's Review
Make Sure You Want to Break Up.
Plan Out What You Will Say.
Pick a Time and Place. Keep Your Safety in Mind.
It's Ok if you feel Sad After it's Over. It's normal!
You Deserve to be with the Right Person! But going solo is better than being with the wrong person!
Level Up: Relationship Knowledge
What are the signs of a Healthy or Unhealthy Relationship?
In an abusive relationship, there tends to be a cycle of violence. Because the cycle is predictable, it is important for you to be aware of what to look for and to be able to recognize the cycle. If you see signs or a pattern in your relationship, it signifies that the relationship is an abusive one.
The LoveLevelUp.org Video of the Month:
Build Your Level UP
Does your relationship level up your life?
A healthy relationship should bring out the best in you. Lets be real, a healthy relationship will never be ‘perfect’ all of the time.
Finding your ‘love’ language can help you build harmony within your relationship. A blend of respect, honesty, open communication and comfort are fundamentals of a healthy, level’d up relationship!

Build Your Level UP
Does your relationship level up your your life?
A healthy relationship should bring out the best in you. Lets be real, a healthy relationship will never be ‘perfect’ all of the time.
Finding your ‘love’ language can help you build harmony within your relationship. A bend of respect, honesty, open communication and comfort are fundamentals of a healthy, level’d up relationship!

Level Up: TDV Knowledge
For many teenagers, the first relationship is an exciting experience, learning to navigate the dating world. However, it’s important to establishing healthy relationships to prevent unsafe situations.
Teen dating violence (TDV) is a national epidemic that effects millions of teenagers in the US. A teen relationship is classified as violent when it includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological abuse, and/or stalking. TDV can occur face-to-face or virtually, via social media and/or text.
A healthy relationship manifests itself with 7 ‘love’ principals.
Conflict Resolution

