30 Funny “Break Up Lines” That People Came Up With

Thread’s author Jamicandude69 told Bored Panda they got inspired to create the thread when they were breaking up with their ex. “She said, ‘You should have had a breakup line.’ I just figured I would ask Reddit for next time,” the Redditor said.

“I think the world would be a better place with cheesy breakup lines because people who normally would get sad or cry about their ex can laugh during the hard parts or just have some fun,” they said.

Jamicandude69 also had some advice for anyone who is scared to break up with their partner. “Don’t be scared if you wanna break up with someone. If you truly want to break up with someone then, ‘Just Do It.” It might hurt and be depressing for a couple of months, but it will get better," the Redditor shared.

What is the Best Line for a Breakup?

Breakups are never easy, and there is no single best line for a breakup. However,  injecting a dose of humor into the situation can sometimes help lighten the mood. Here are a few more lighthearted breakup lines that were the runners up in our list:

• “Damn girl, are you a magician’s assistant? Because I want you to disappear from my life.”
• “We’re donion rings.”
• “Are you a parking ticket? Because you're evidence that I made a mistake.”
• And our personal favorite Dr Seuss breakup line: “I cannot deny, our love is no longer worth a try.”

What is a Good Thing to Say When Breaking Up?

Relationship expert Dan from The Modern Man told us what we can do so that breakups end well and how to avoid negative fallout. “Breakups that end well are usually a mutual decision, where the couple agrees that they’re just not meant to be together, so they split on good terms,” Dan said.

However, in almost every other case, one person is being dumped. And that can create a lot of negative fallout, depending on how you break the news and how they handle what’s happening.

When breaking up with someone, it’s important to communicate with empathy, honesty, and respect. Here are some thoughtful breakup quotes that you can use:

• “Sometimes, the most compassionate step we can take is to release each other.”
• ”Sometimes love means letting go.”
• “May we both author beautiful chapters in the books of our lives.”
• “I hope we can part ways amicably and remember the positive moments we’ve shared.”

These kinds of love breakup quotes will express gratitude for the positive aspects of the relationship and emphasize respect for the other person.

Dan adds: “For example: In terms of the news being delivered, a woman will often give a guy a vague reason for the breakup, rather than saying something that will hurt his feelings, or give him clues on how to get her back.

“She might say, ‘I just don’t know what I want anymore. I need some space and time to think,’ rather than saying things like, ‘You’re not manly enough for me,’ ‘I don’t like how nervous you are around other people,’ or ‘You need to man up.’”

When being dumped, some people can lose control of how they handle their emotions, and they can act out of character. This can go on for weeks or even months after the breakup.

“This can result in angry outbursts, crying and pleading for another chance, social media stalking, showing up at their ex’s place of work and demanding to talk, and so on,” Dan said.

“So, the best approach is to remain calm and give them an honest reason that is softened a little, in order to protect their feelings.”

Dan gave an example of how to soften the blow by using thoughtful goodbye breakup quotes: “The person initiating the break up might say, ‘I think you’re great, but I just don’t think this is going to work out,’ ‘I want us to stop seeing each other because I don’t want to lead you on, or for us to get more involved in a relationship that will end soon anyway,’ or ‘I’m not the right person for you. I wish you well and I’m sure you will find someone who is right for you.’”

Dan also emphasized that some will be able to handle the truth immediately and act sensibly; others will react negatively, no matter what you say or do.

“Being dumped can really hurt, so it’s important to be understanding of the person you’ve dumped and know that they will probably behave a little out of character and end up saying things or behaving in ways that they later regret in retrospect.”