Breakups are undeniably tough, not least because they demand a final conversation—be it in person, via email, or even a text. What were the exact words exchanged during your most significant splits? Have certain phrases, whether you uttered them or heard them, etched themselves into your memory for their sheer unexpectedness, their shocking honesty, their profound wisdom, their haunting resonance, their comedic timing, or their poignant truth? Perhaps a specific line offered a sudden moment of clarity or a liberating sense of closure.
For an upcoming special project by Modern Love, we’re eagerly collecting these unique experiences. We ask you to recount your story, focusing on the memorable lines themselves and any crucial context that helps illuminate their significance. Your submissions are invaluable to us.
We want to assure you that a collection of the most compelling entries will be featured, but absolutely no part of your response will be published without first contacting you, verifying your details, and receiving your explicit permission. Your contact information will remain confidential within The New York Times newsroom and will only be used to get in touch with you regarding your submission.
The final day to submit your breakup stories is Sunday, October 5th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a candid exploration of love and loss.