Breaking up over text gets a bad reputation. But sometimes it's the safest, clearest, or most honest option. Here's how to do it with care.

When Breaking Up Over Text Is Acceptable The conventional wisdom says breaking up over text is cowardly or disrespectful. And in many cases, that's true. A long-term relationship deserves a real conversation. But there are situations where a text breakup is not only acceptable — it's the better choi...