Break up Etiquette for guys

BE SENSITIVE TO HER FEELINGS
Practice the Golden Rule. Don't take the easy way out by sending her an email or leaving a message on her answering machine. It's really uncool and unkind. Unless she has a history of violence, do it in person - or by a phone call, or a caring, compassionate letter.

DON'T BASH HER OR BLAME HER FOR EVERYTHING THAT WENT WRONG
It takes two to make or break a relationship.

HAVE A HEART
If there's something that you can share in the way of constructive criticism that might help in the future, then do so.

DON’T OFFER FRIENDSHIP
At least not right away. It's offensive, and feels like a demotion. Unless the two of you started out as friends initially.

KEEP IN MIND A BASIC LAW OF THE UNIVERSE
What goes around comes around. Karma is a killer!

DON'T MAKE A MOVE ON HER BEST FRIEND!
The reasons for this, I hope, are obvious.

GIVE HER AN EXPLANATION THAT'S FAIR AND REASONABLE
Please don't use the line that you need to "find yourself". It's getting old!

DON'T BECOME M.I.A. (Missing In Action)
Many immature and insensitive guys choose this exit strategy. They simply stop calling or coming around "cold-turkey," concluding that a woman will eventually "figure it out". The terrible thing about this way of operating, is that it is the worse of all. It never allows a lover to bring closure to the relationship and heal properly.