When Breakup Text Makes Sense: Expert-Approved Scenarios

Breaking up is never a walk in the park, right? It's like trying to untangle headphone wires in the dark. It can be confusing and often messy. The way we choose to approach them can significantly impact both parties involved. Traditionally, breaking up with someone through a text message has been widely regarded as one of the worst ways to end a relationship by some. However, Best Life, a lifestyle magazine, compiled a list of exceptions. They teamed up with dating coaches, psychologists, divorce lawyers, and relationship experts to identify the only times it’s acceptable to break up with someone over text.

According to their experts, breaking up through text can actually make sense in some scenarios. One of those instances is when you're in the early stages of a relationship and it's just not clicking. Instead of dragging things out with another awkward date, their advice is not to ghost the person but to send a straightforward, respectful message communicating your feelings.

Their research highlights the scenario of being entangled in a toxic relationship. In such cases, they suggest a text message can function as a protective barrier, adding a layer of safety to the process. A face-to-face breakup can be risky for your well-being when dealing with unpredictable or abusive dynamics. "The message should be short and simple as well as incredibly clear that you do not want any further contact," they wrote.

Long-distance relationship breakups also fall within the spectrum of situations where using text can be deemed acceptable. After all, is it realistic to expect someone to jump on a plane or take a super long road trip just to say it's over? While it might seem like opting for the easy way out, it's about being practical. As Best Life points out, "Sending a sincere breakup text can be a considerate way to honestly and promptly communicate your decision."

See what other times it’s acceptable to break up with someone over text here.

2023 has seen a lot of celebrity deaths -- and deaths in love due to breakups. Some couples have called it quits after years of being together. New relationships formed that looked as though they were meant for each other.

We've all wished for some relationships to have stayed together, despite not knowing what goes on behind closed doors. Celebrities are a prime example of not knowing what they are like in real life versus the facade of a perfect relationship they put out there.

Sometimes, fans are more upset than the celebrities who are going through the breakup! When Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn called it quits after 5 years together and a rumored secret marriage, fans professed they gave up on love entirely. Others used the breakups as a way to bash celebrities. Ariana Grande's divorce announcement to Dalton Gomez caused viral videos of her alleged years of cheating on partners. As for the couples who share children together, our hearts broke for the ones we thought were happily ever afters.

Take a look below at all the major celebrity relationships that have come to an end in 2023.

After less than a year of dating 31-year-old The Neighbourhood frontman Jesse Rutherford, [inlink id="billie-eilish-jesse-rutherford-breakup" text="the pair decided to break up"]. A rep for Eilish confirmed in May that the two "split amicably and remain good friends. All cheating rumors are false. Both are currently single." Fans have criticized the pair's 11-year age gap.

After [inlink id="ariana-grande-separated-from-husband" text="two years of marriage"], Grande and Gomez called it quits. They have apparently been separated since January and are heading toward divorce, with Grande dating her Wicked co-star, Ethan Slater. Slater is also married to Lilly Jay with a son, whom he welcomed last August. Ariana and Ethan apparently didn’t start dating until after he separated from his wife.

After seven years of marriage, the pair [inlink id="sofia-vergara-joe-manganiello-divorce" text="announced in July that they were divorcing"]. Sofia and Joe have apparently been “growing apart for a while" and "living separate lives.” The two began dating in 2014 and got engaged six months later. They tied the knot on November 22, 2015.

Swift and longtime boyfriend Joe Alwyn announced their [inlink id="taylor-swift-joe-alwyn-reportedly-split-after-6-years-of-dating" text="split after 6 years of dating"] in April. Their breakup was supposedly “amicable” and “not dramatic.” The relationship has just “run its course.” Neither parties have opened up about the breakup, but as we know Swift's songwriting inspiration, we might hear about it in a song in the near future.

Beyonce's mama filed for divorce from her husband Richard Lawson after eight years of marriage in July. She cited the cause of the split as "irreconcilable differences" and is asking the court to terminate the ability to award spousal support to her or Lawson.

The Canadian prime minister announced his separation from wife Sophie Grégoire after a whopping 18 years of marriage and three children together. He and his wife shared the same announcement on their social media accounts in English and in French.

The Euphoria castmates went public with their romance last February. In a July interview, Fike said that he's "done being in relationships right now" due to his struggle with codependency. He went on to speak optimistically about filming the third season with Schafer: "I think it'll be fine. We're all adults, kind of. I'm trying."

In July, the couple announced their [inlink id="ricky-martin-jwan-yosef-divorcing" text="divorce after six years of marriage"]. They said in a joint statement: “We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years.” They share two 4-year-old children born nine months apart via surrogate: daughter Lucia, and son Renn. Martin also has twin teenage sons, Matteo and Valentino, born from surrogate as well.

Also in July, the Pose actor and his husband Adam Smith announced their "sad decision" to end their marriage after six years. "The decision was an amicable and mutual one and was made after much consideration. They continue to love and support each other as they embark on this next chapter," said Porter's rep. Porter and Smith met in 2009 at a dinner party, but broke up after dating for about a year. Five years later, they rekindled their romance and got married in 2017.

After 12 years of marriage, the pair [inlink id="reese-witherspoon-jim-toth-filing-for-divorce" text="announced they were divorcing in March"]. They share one child together, 10-year-old son, Tennessee. Toth was Reese’s second husband; she was married to Ryan Phillippe from 1999 to 2008. She shares two children with Phillippe, daughter Ava, 23, and son Deacon, 19.

The "I'm Good" singer [inlink id="bebe-rexha-confirms-breakup-after-weight-gain-text" text="broke up with her boyfriend of three years"] following Bebe sharing texts from Sayfari discussing her weight gain over the last few years. His message, according to Bebe, read in part: "Because I care, would you rather I lied to you? You gained 35 pounds obviously you gained weight and your face changes? Should I just pretend it didn’t happen and that it’s ok? Come on I gain 3 pounds and you called me chubbs and fat. Doesn’t mean you don’t love me."

The unusual couple [inlink id="avril-lavigne-tyga-breakup" text="broke up after three-and-a-half months of dating"], but are apparently on good terms. The punk rock princess and the rapper were first spotted together in February when they were seen hugging after having dinner with friends at Nobu. After that, they traveled to Paris together for Fashion Week.

As Swift's rebound from Alwyn, she dated The 1975's frontman for only a [inlink id="taylor-swift-matty-healy-breakup" text="short time before she pulled the plug"].

The “Bad At Love” singer and the screenwriter "amicably split" after three years of dating in April. They share son, Ender Ridley, whom they welcomed in July 2021. According to court documents filed by Halsey, she filed a petition to determine the parental relationship and asked the court for full physical custody of Ender. Additionally, she requests that “reasonable visitation” be awarded to her former partner and joint legal custody.

The on-and-off couple [inlink id="kylie-jenner-travis-scott-break-up" text="called it quits for good"] (we think) in January. They share two children together: daughter Stormi, and son Aire. Though they have this turbulent relationship, the two "always remain friends and great co-parents."

The Jonas Brother [inlink id="joe-jonas-files-for-divorce-from-sophie-turner" text="filed divorce papers"] from the Game of Thrones alum in September after four years of marriage. The couple, who met after Joe slid into Sophie's Instagram DMs, began dating in 2016 and got engaged a year later. Jonas and Turner tied the knot in a Vegas ceremony in 2019 and share two daughters together.

After less than a year of dating, the Puerto Rican superstar and the model called it quits. The "MONACO" artist, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, and the reality star first sparked romance rumors in February, when they were spotted joining Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber on a double date.

After seven years of dating, the "All I Want For Christmas" singer and the dancer have "amicably" called it quits. Tanaka [inlink id="mariah-carey-ex-confirms-split" text="confirmed the split"] after rumors of their breakup were due to Tanaka wanting kids and Carey not wanting to have any more. Despite the rumors, Tanaka had nothing but nice things to say about Carey and her children and the time they spent together.