The Exact Words to End Any Relationship

The gist

1. Lead with the bad news first, not pleasantries, because the word 'but' erases everything before it and creates false hope.
2. Fisher says treat hard conversations like a cold plunge: push through the opening discomfort rather than dragging it out and risking backpedaling.
3. Closing the loop matters more than protecting feelings short-term, since uncertainty causes more long-term pain than a clear, honest answer.
4. Fisher says disappointing people is a core leadership skill, and telling people what they need to hear separates leadership from people-pleasing.