How to Break Up With Someone Who Is Threatening Suicide
Emphasize that you care about the other person.. Avoid getting into an argument.. Maintain your boundaries.
Steps
1
Emphasize that you care about the other person.
Emphasize that you care about the other person.
2
Avoid getting into an argument.
Avoid getting into an argument.
3
Maintain your boundaries.
Maintain your boundaries.
4
Remind the person that their choices are their own.
Remind the person that their choices are their own.
5
Tell the person they are defined by more than a relationship with you.
Tell the person they are defined by more than a relationship with you.
6
Help the person find the resources they need.
Help the person find the resources they need.
7
Take the person's threat seriously.
Take the person's threat seriously.
8
Call 911 in an emergency.
Call 911 in an emergency.
9
Alert the person's family or friends.
Alert the person's family or friends.
10
Get to a safe place if you feel endangered.
Get to a safe place if you feel endangered.
11
Remind yourself why the breakup is necessary.
Remind yourself why the breakup is necessary.
12
Avoid holding yourself responsible for whatever the person does.
Avoid holding yourself responsible for whatever the person does.
13
Make the breakup final.
Make the breakup final.
14
Rely on your friends and family for support.
Rely on your friends and family for support.
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