Part 1: The Breakup Message

I really adore you, but I’m not in love with you. I’ve genuinely enjoyed getting to know you and will always cherish the experiences we’ve shared. You’re a wonderful person, but I simply don’t see myself spending the rest of my life with you. I won’t pick you apart—that would be cruel, and you don’t deserve it. Please don’t change anything about yourself; your qualities that aren’t compatible with a long-term relationship with me might be exactly what someone else finds attractive. I’m flattered you’d want to keep working on things, but I’ve already moved on, and a clean break would be best for us. I don’t mean to seem cold, but I’m assuming you’ll need some space. If, however, you do need to talk more about the situation, I’m here for you.

Part 2: The Reaction

She was confused, upset, and immediately asked for more explanation. We had made more plans for the summer, and she stated everything had seemed fine, leaving her feeling completely blindsided.

Part 3: Reflection on Effort 

I believe that’s simply what it looks like when someone gives 100 percent effort. You make plans, take risks, and truly enjoy the time spent together. I have no regrets; not every story ends in ‘happily ever after,’ and that’s truly okay. If I had never tried, we never would have known what could have been.