To
(Name)
(Address)
(Date)
Dear (Name),
This is a very unfortunate letter, and equally difficult to write, but I assure you that I have given it a serious thought and spent days to take into consideration its after effects on you. The harsh reality is that I have come to the conclusion that we are not made for each other. In the circumstances that have developed after our engagement, I have realised that it will be a folly on our part to marry each other.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
I, therefore, think that the only sensible course for us to adopt is to disengage ourselves from the bond in which our parents wanted to bind us. Accordingly I am asking you to release me from our engagement and I have taken my parent’s consent to it.
You have always been nice to me and I have great regard for you, not only as a lady, but as my friend as well. I think that it was only that regard, and not mutual love, that brought us together. I know that my decision may hurt you but you are a sensible girl and will take the facts in your stride. It is better to change course on the shore rather than face a shipwreck in midstream.
Yours Sincerely,
(Your Name)