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Copy GuideApril 6, 20266 min read
The Breakup Email That Gets Replies
Breakup email template.
breakupemaillast touchWhat to Include
- 1.Acknowledge you're closing the loop - no hard feelings
- 2.Give them an easy out - "If timing isn't right, I get it"
- 3.One last ask - "If anything changes, I'm here"
- 4.Short - 3-4 sentences. No guilt, no push.
When to give up: when to give up. Follow-up content: follow-up email content. The unsubscribe that means you're doing it right: unsubscribe reframe.
Example
"[Name], I'll close the loop here - no worries if timing isn't right. If anything changes down the road, I'm here. Good luck with [specific thing].\"
FAQ
When do I send a breakup email?
After 4-5 touches over 3-4 weeks with zero response. Or when you're about to remove them from the sequence.
Why does it get replies?
People feel less pressure. You're not chasing. Some realize they've been ignoring and respond. Others appreciate the closure.
What if they still don't reply?
That's fine. Add to nurture. Revisit in 6-12 months. The goal is a clean close, not to squeeze one more reply.