I think the best way to break up with someone is in person. If nothing else, it shows that even you no longer wish to be with the person, you care enough to tell them to their face. It's hard to know what's best to say, it depends on the person and the situation. Just be honest, and follow your heart.

In person... hands down. If it is something that needs to be said, you don't want to do it any other way. Also, don't be coy or evasive - just say it. Trust me, from someone who has experienced this lesson a number of times (on the receiving end) it is best to just do it. They'll (I'll) thank you later, if only you were still on speaking terms....

I totally agree - in person is the best way to break up with someone. I think breaking up over the phone or text or note - or however else that is not in person - is shallow. I mean, if you're going to break someone's heart, have the guts to do it to their face. It is one of the hardest things to do, but I think you should just be calm and open and very honest about it with the person you're breaking up with.

face to face is the only real way to do it. unless of course you have reason to believe he might get abusive if you do it in person. you at least owe the other person that much. just think what it would feel like if your boss sent you a txt telling you your fired. its the same thing

The best way to break up is as good friends.You can get separated as good friends. No need to calculate too much on financial issues. Both should be flexible and break up with out fighting with each other.

The best way is to sit them down at a time when your alone, not at a restaurant and not when your around family or friends, so preferable at a park or when your home alone. As of what to say, there really isn't the right thing to say when your breaking up with someone, it just hurts all around and there really isn't anything to do about it.

I think it's best to do it face to face and be completely honest. If you do it any other way, I feel like you're not giving the person what they deserve and just makes it harder for them move on. Let them say what they need to say to you.