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I guess you can soften it up by trying to not argue with her--don't yell, and be willing to comfort her if she starts getting upset (or leave if that's what she wants).  But again, best be honest.

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Believe it or not, in the long run the best way to break-up with her is be direct. Tell her why you want to break, because otherwise she's going to constantly question you about what went wrong--if she is all that torn up about the relationship ending.

I guess you can soften it up by trying to not argue with her--don't yell, and be willing to comfort her if she starts getting upset (or leave if that's what she wants). But again, best be honest.

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This.

Though honestly I'd be hesitant to try to comfort them.  I'm not convinced it's possible to meaningfully comfort someone while simultaneously telling them (regardless of the specific words you choose) "You're not who or what I want."

The other big thing is that, especially if you want to remain friends, there is a good chance the ex will want to have a followup conversation and ask questions sometime within the next week or two.  Make time for this conversation and answer their questions honestly, even if you feel like the truth will hurt them.  It will hurt them, but in the long run it will hurt far less than lies.

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