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The Dear John Talk and Other Dreaded Conversations
Eight Ways to Make Them Easier
By Kathryn Matthews

Fill in the blank: "I'm sorry to say this, but… ("You're fired," "I don't love you," "I don't know how the cat got out"). Donald Trump and Anne ("You are the weakest link; goodbye") Robinson have no problem ruining people's days, but for the rest of us there's got to be a way to make delivering bad news more bearable. Actually, there are a few things you can do.

How to break it to 'em easy

From the August 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. Subscribe now!