breakup

A breakup is when two people who were in a romantic relationship decide to stop seeing each other.

When we talk about breakups, we usually mean a relationship between two people that's coming to an end. It might happen because they grew apart, or maybe one person wanted out and the other didn't. You'll often hear about breakups on social media, where someone will share a post saying "I'm done" or "It's over," but in real life, it can be way more complicated than that. A breakup can be hard for both people involved, especially if they've been together for a long time or have kids together. Sometimes friends and family might get caught up in the situation too, offering advice or trying to mediate between the two ex-partners.