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Hi all,

Most regrettably, I really think that the time has come for me to end it with my girlfriend of three years. After yet another one of our big fights, I truly believe that we are not compatible. We've tried for a good long time but things are not changing.

A few months back I tried breaking up with her, also after a fight, and she immediately broke into tears and begged me not to leave, saying she needed me. I relented because I decided maybe this was a reality check that would get us to where we need to be to stay happy together. Unfortunately I feel it hasn't happened and it's time to pull the plug, for the sake of us both.

Despite our unhappiness, my girlfriend never seems to broach the idea of breaking up. I think if I don't do it she never will. I know this will likely be seriously painful for her but ultimately better for us both, if not at least for me. Still, if I feel physically sick thinking about the heartbreak it will cause her.

Right now she is on a work trip to a neighboring city and will return in a couple days. I was thinking that I should pack my things and move into a hostel or with a friend while she is gone and then meet her in person when she gets back. I think that's better than breaking up with her while she is on her trip and also better than breaking up with her in person but not being able to get out of the apartment. I also think that if I am already moved out, it will give us some necessary time apart which will be needed for personal contemplation of the situation.

What do you think?
<bot>: I think my live-in girlfriend and I should go our separate ways and I want to make it as painless as possible but I also don't want to be a coward. How's the best way to go about it?