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Reply 1

As long as it isn't a huge rant at her for being a **** girlfriend, and as long as it is not full of gloating stories about how you snogged her best friend, then post it.

She will want to know how you really feel, and will want to hear what you need to tell her. And this way, she can read it over and over, and saves you meeting up and getting upset with each other.

Reply 2

Schmokie Dragon
As long as it isn't a huge rant at her for being a **** girlfriend, and as long as it is not full of gloating stories about how you snogged her best friend, then post it.

She will want to know how you really feel, and will want to hear what you need to tell her. And this way, she can read it over and over, and saves you meeting up and getting upset with each other.


exactly.

Reply 3

She's probably hurt already. So if the letter is something that would hurt her more then don't send it.

Reply 4

I wouldn't want to hear it either way. My ex sent me six white roses and a note after we broke up (I dumped him) and it made me feel like ****. That's just my personal opinion though, and I tend to be a bit backwards with these things.

Reply 5

Its just basically a thanks for the time we spent together, i'm gutted it didn't work and how I felt about her and that I hope she is happy in the future, spread over about 4 pages.

Reply 6

Anonymous
Its just basically a thanks for the time we spent together, i'm gutted it didn't work and how I felt about her and that I hope she is happy in the future, spread over about 4 pages.


send it

Reply 7

Four pages? Wow. Although sending it would be okay, I'd be careful before you give her the wrong signs.

Reply 8

I wouldn't send it if i were you. You will just be opening up old wounds. And frankly it's a bit gimpy that you have written a letter anyway.

Reply 9

I wouldn't bother sending it. Why cause more heartache for you and her when you can just make motions towards moving on and getting over it?

Ehh, I don't see the sense.

Reply 10

Send it. If it's a nice letter, do it.

Reply 11

No don't you will regret it if you do

Reply 12

It was only last week, so i'd like to get these things off my chest asap so I can get on with getting over her, I dont want to draw things on longer than needs be.

Reply 13

A goodbye letter seems so final.

Could you not write a letter just saying how you feel and that you wish her the best and that you hope in time that you can be friends?

Reply 14

Well thats what it effectively is, its not a i'm never going to talk to you again after this type of letter. We will be staying in contact.

Reply 15

I think i'd appreciate a letter like that. I think it's a nice way of showing her how much you cared for her, and could help to end the relationship in a positive way, so you can still be friends after it.

Reply 16

I got a letter like that from my ex in my birthday card. It actually really upset me (and I did the dumping).

I guess it depends on how you think she would react in the situation however, I know I can be a tad over emotional!

Reply 17

I wouldn't do it myself.

I suspect that you're secretly just hoping it's going to stir old feelings and get her to take you back. You'll only punish yourself more this way. Also, if she does become affected by the letter, and does take you back, you may find the relationship substantially different now, with you on the back foot all the time.

As others have said, if there is an cathartic confessional / spiteful admission content to it, don't send it either.

Reply 18

It's risky, but if it's just a nice letter then you could send it.

Reply 19

I would say dont send it but as there are so many conflicting views, why dont you set up a poll?