How to End a Relationship Without Causing Pain?

sometimes u gotta look out for urself first even if it hurts other peoples feelings.

you have no control over how the other person feels. but what you can do is put thought into what matters to them - what do you give them that they will miss most when you're gone? there is no need to go overboard with this - but by simply thinking about how you might affect their feelings, you will find the most honest and empathetic words to communicate your desire to leave. the more honest this communication, the less pain will come from the other person's questioning, the less "why" there will be, the less blame there will be inflicted