Ending a difficult conversation

• As the conversation comes to a close take the time to reflect back on what you've discussed, the next steps to be taken, and if there's anything left each party wants to say to the other.
• Remember to ask the most important thing before closing the conversation and that is "Wha...

• Before you talk to your partner or anyone you have to address an issue with, ask yourself whether you're ready to have the conversation.
• Think about the things you need to say without being consumed by negative emotions. Are you willing to say what...

Not having a definitive goodbye is absolutely fine, so there is no reason to specifically ask to end the chat.

If the other person is not very well known to you, then the conversation can be formally ended with:

• ‘Thank you’
• ‘Let’s stay in touch’
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