Sometimes people suck. They cheat on you with your best friend and skip your sister’s wedding to watch a basketball game they could DVR and watch later. In these situations, you probably don’t need to worry about breaking up sweetly you can just end it.

But sometimes people who aren't right for you are nonetheless great, smart, attractive, and incredibly nice. They walk your puppy in the middle of the night and listen intently while you gossip about your coworkers. Ending things with these people is harder. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck in a relationship with them for life. There are legitimate ways to break up respectfully and maturely  and we’ve rounded up the top 7. Read more here: