While breaking up with your partner is heart-wrenching, most couples may not know how to end a relationship amicably. Writing a goodbye letter to a lover is not easy, but it is one of the most effective ways to bring a relationship to an end. No one likes to end a beautiful relationship where they have invested so much, but sometimes, it is better to let go than to hold on for your wellbeing. So, in this post, we bring you some sample goodbye letters to help you write one and move on.

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15 Sample Goodbye Letters To A Lover

Emotional Goodbye Letter To Boyfriend

1. My Dearest (his name)

Writing this, I already realize I’ll regret it forever. However, the joy you brought me was unlike anything I had ever experienced from any other man, and it came at a time when I needed it most. You brought out my best qualities simply by being yourself. I believed that our love would endure the test of time, and nothing could separate us. It deeply hurts me that we cannot be together, and I know my heart will be scarred. However, now that we no longer influence each other positively in the way we used to, the best thing for both of us is to part. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. Goodbye and good luck. (Your name)

2. Dear (his name)

I sat propped up in bed, on the verge of dozing off and going bonkers. For days, my body hurt, and I couldn’t eat. As I took shallow breaths, I felt as if I were dying, but it was my heart that hurt the most. It had been shattered into a million pieces. My mind was racing with questions about why we were no longer together. I finally realized we’re not right for each other, and we won’t be happy together. I’m finally going to get off this roller coaster. I am truly sorry for the pain that this breakup will cause you. I wish you the best of luck, regardless of what happens. So long then, goodbye (Your name)

3. Dear (his name)

I’ve been depressed and stressed for the past few days. I once printed out at least 15 photos of the two of us from various dates and hung them up the entire staircase in the hopes of tugging at your heartstrings. I used to cry myself to sleep at night. I called my family almost every day in tears, relying heavily on them. I made several phone calls to all of my closest friends and began to speak in circles, repeating the same thoughts and feelings over and over again. Now that I think about it, I cringe at the thought of such desperate measures. I have realized that our relationship hasn’t worked for a long time. Now, I’m more optimistic about my independence, newfound confidence, and the possibility of a new beginning in love. I’m rebuilding my life, figuring out what I want in a partner, and trying to come to terms with the fact that I’ve decided to move on. I hope you will not ask me to reconsider my decision. I wish you the best of luck. Goodbye, my friend (Your name)

4. Dear (his name)

Nothing in life made me feel as terrible as I do right now. I’m dazed with a throbbing pain in my heart. It is as if my entire world has collapsed and as if my body is about to explode. I’m numb from crying so much. I had many sleepless nights, which made it difficult for me to function at work, and I would cry at random times throughout the day. For a long time, we were in love, and a tiny section of my core will always remember that love. However, I eventually realized that love does not conquer all without equal investment from both of us. Love isn’t something we give or receive; it’s something we nurture and grow, a bond that can only be formed between two people when it comes from the heart. Unfortunately, we could not nurture the love, and our connection is broken beyond repair. Our relationship is no longer working, and it is causing us more pain than joy. It is high time we both move on with our lives. Goodbye (Your name)

5. My dearest soul mate (his name)

I’m sorry our discussion devolved into a rage, as so many of them do. I want you to know that I never intended to cause you any pain. I wish things could return to how they were with all my heart and soul, but I understand that it will take a long time even to come close. It’s pointless to put effort into fixing this as this will never be fixed. Forgive me for my actions, words, and thoughts, and live a peaceful and harmonious life. I pray for you to be happy from the bottom of my heart. I only want the best for you, and I know I’ll never be able to provide it. I never intended for things to turn out this way, and I will always wish you well in life. Goodbye (Your name)

6. Dear friend

After we discussed our plans, it became clear to me, and probably to you as well, that our paths are diverging. We all have different desires, and this is too much to overlook. It’s better that we split up now and learn to live without each other than continue together because all of this will eventually end. I’ll always remember our time together as one of the most memorable periods of my life. I hope you will forgive me and understand that my departure is in everyone’s best interest. I’ve enjoyed our time together and am grateful for everything you’ve done for me. Best, Goodbye (Your name)

7. Dear (his name)

I hope you understand that I’m writing this with a heavy heart. If I said I didn’t hope for our relationship to work out, I’d be lying. But unfortunately, we don’t see each other nearly as frequently as I believe we should for this relationship to last. I’ve been struggling to keep up with this relationship for the past few months, and I think it’s starting to wear me down. We’ve been through a lot together, and I admire you for who you are and what you’ve accomplished. I still genuinely love you, but I’ll have to learn to let go of those feelings over time. I hope we can part ways with each other with beautiful memories in our hearts. My best always, Goodbye (Your name)

Emotional Goodbye Letter To Girlfriend

8. Dear (her name)

You have no idea how emotionally draining it is for me to write this letter. Nevertheless, I cannot deny the fact that I shared some of the most wonderful moments of my life with you. We hit it off on our first date, and I was hoping that things would work out between us. I’ve been struggling with feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy for the past few months, and a relationship that doesn’t contribute to our growth is something we should let go of. Breaking up with you is not something I ever imagined myself doing, but I need to start putting myself first. I hope we can say our goodbyes with love and mutual respect. Your friend and well-wisher (Your name)

9. Dear (her name)

I started this letter several times before trashing it. I’m grateful for the years we’ve spent together; they’ve helped me grow in so many ways, and I believe I’m a better person as a result. I adore you and wouldn’t change a thing about you or what we’ve been through, but I can’t keep causing you pain in our relationship. We’re constantly hurting each other because we’re both attempting to make something work that should have been easy. People grow apart at times and then come back together. I gazed at the ring I bought for you for hours, but I couldn’t bring myself to return it. It will be a treasure for me for the rest of my life. That said, it’s pointless to go over our issues because we both know what they are. We tried to figure it out, but we couldn’t get past our pain points. So, it’s time to move on and find our own paths. Goodbye, my love (Your name)

10. Dear, (her name)

I felt as if my heart would stop beating, and my lungs would exhale their last breath at any moment. My stomach clenches, and I want to scream when I’m not with you. I’m not sure how many times I picked up the phone or considered calling you before writing this letter. I loved you, and I knew you loved me as well. However, I was finally tired of the constant arguments, the broken promises, and the fights. We’re just two people with very different personalities who tried and failed to make a relationship work. Finding our separate paths is best for both of us. This, I believe, is the ideal solution for both of us. I wish you all the best. All my love, (Your name)

11. Dear (her name)

As I write this letter, anguish bubbles beneath my feet and my soul screams in agony. My heart is choked by darkness, deadly spears pierce my muscles, and arrows stab me repeatedly. I wish things had gone differently in our case. You were my only hope for happiness. When I look in the mirror, I don’t even recognize myself, and I’m not half the man I used to be. Indeed, in the words of John Lennon, ‘Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.’ I don’t see the shared paths that we once fantasized about, but I do see that you are very different from me. When it comes to our life goals and future hopes, I believe we are not compatible. Goodbye, my dear friend (Your name)

12. To my ever dearest (her name)

You awoke feelings that I never expected to feel – feelings that people write books and songs about. I’ve never been happier than when we were together. Yet, as I write this letter, my soul screams in agony. In private, I cry uncontrollably and take extremely long naps. I had a hard time getting out of bed to shower and see friends. My foot is always looking under the covers for yours when I’m in bed. Things have not been going well for us in recent months, despite our numerous attempts to save the relationship. Our hopes and dreams were the same. However, as our years together turned into a rollercoaster, our relationship began to deteriorate into almost nothing but drab. I know we’ve shared some of our most memorable moments, and I don’t want to squander them on grudges and despair. Instead, I’d be thrilled if we could continue to be good friends and keep our hearts and soul connected through friendship. Goodbye, Yours truly (Your name)

13. My dearest friend (her name)

I was able to write this letter after much thought, and the purpose of it is to inform you that I have decided on our relationship. I hope you understand that this relationship isn’t working for us, and we’re both unhappy despite our best efforts to make it work. You’re also aware that our habits and lifestyles are so dissimilar that we can’t live happily together. Though we decided to stay together earlier, we are as different as chalk and cheese. We’ll never be able to be content with each other. But, we can always be friends, and I’m confident you’ll find a man to spend the rest of your life with. I wish you nothing but happiness. Goodbye, (Your name)

14. Dear (her name),

Something has been bothering me for a long time, but I couldn’t bring myself to tell you about it. But I’m starting to feel like I can’t take it anymore. I believe it is time for us to move on. And believe me when I say that this is not an impulsive decision or a way of expressing my displeasure, but a well-considered one. We’ve been trying to fit our lives around each other, and in the process, we’ve lost touch with the love we used to share. I’ll always remember our time together as one of the most beautiful periods of my life. I hope you will forgive me and understand that my departure is for everyone’s good. I’m hoping you’ll understand and respect my choice. Best wishes, goodbye, (Your name)

15. Dear (her name),

I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I’d be writing these words one day. My heart was overflowing with affection for you. I must admit that our relationship got off to a great start. Yet, a few weeks later, it appears that none of our promises has been fulfilled. I cannot continue in this manner. Nothing remains of what appeared to be love; everything else has lost its charm. It’s difficult for me to imagine my life without you. Yet, as unsure as all of that is, I am certain that I must separate from you. I hope you respect my decision. Goodbye, (Your name)