"It's not me, it's you." Probably not the nicest way to end a relationship, but at least it's honest.
Cutting the cord is an ugly process no-one wants to be a part of, unless, of course, you're sat on the other side of the room watching the drama unfold.
The very concept behind the Bush Theatre's latest play – 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.
For the past year audiences have been asked to anonymously send in their best break-up stories.
Five playwrights then took the twisted tales and turned them into a concoction of characters headed by Ralf Little (pictured), of The Royle Family fame.
Funny, farcical or just plain sad – most of us think we've been through it all.
Give this show a try, however, and you might just count yourself lucky.
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover is at the Bush Theatre, Shepherd's Bush Green, from Monday, July 21, until Saturday, July 26. £13/9. Call 020 7610 4224. See www.bushtheatre.co.uk
