As the song says, breaking up is hard to do.  But is doesn't have to be scorched earth.  Sometimes relationships stall--or just don't work for one reason or another.  The key to a successful breakup is to avoid anger and a violation of trust. And yes, there are such things as a successful parting of the ways, one in which neither of you is scarred forever. Alvean and Doug talk about how to love and respect yourself and your partner even as you go your separate ways.  For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL06