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Dear John, We’re over. Xoxo

Breaking up is hard to do but there's no reason it can't be creative. Here are 12  of the more outside-of-the-box methods that are sure to leave you singing the praises of the single life.

Search party

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Politically correct

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Draw it out

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It's a sign

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Making a list, checking it twice

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Getting personal

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Dine and dash

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Social grace

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Status update

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Young love

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Damn you autocorrect

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And if you should ever find yourself on the receiving end of a breakup, take a cue from these epic responses:

North Pole not allowed

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Highlight of my life

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The gift that keeps on giving

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Looking to avoid the bitterness of a breakup? Check out these 11 ways to keep the laws of attraction on your side.