Common causes for breakups include personality differences, lack of time spent together, infidelity, lack of positive interactions between the couple, low sexual satisfaction, and low overall relationship satisfaction. Ending a relationship is one of the most difficult things we have to do.

What is the end of a relationship called?

A relationship breakup, or simply just breakup, is the termination of a relationship by any means other than death. The act is commonly termed dumping [someone] in slang when it is initiated by one partner.