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The Notice Period · Letter 07 · 1 Min Read

Dear Everyone Who Asked

A few of you have been asking, some of you rather late at night, whether we write these for real people as well. The answer is below.

Johannesburg
21 October 2026

Dear Everyone Who Asked,

Yes. We really will help you end it. We understand the suspicion. Most people who offer to sort out your love life end up recommending a crystal or their recently divorced brother.

From 1 November, Dear John writes the letter or makes the call on your behalf, and can send it with flowers, chocolates, champagne or cake. Some people have waited years for a thoughtful gesture from you. We accept that the timing is unfortunate.

You approve every word before it goes anywhere. We explain who we are and why we are getting in touch, and we keep your private business private.

You still have to decide it is over. Although, if you have already checked our prices and worked out when they will be home, we suspect you are further along than you are admitting.

Yours, professionally available for the ending,

Dear John

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P.S.

The Breakup Menu opens on 1 November. You approve the words. We handle the delivery.

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