You shouldn't break up over text messages.
John has been dating Lisa for about a year but isn't happy anymore and wants to break up with her.
John wants to end the relationship.
John sits down with Lisa and has a hard, but necessary conversation explaining his feelings, and they break up.
John shoots Lisa a text saying he is breaking up with her because he's not happy.
Despite being hurt, Lisa later respects John for talking with her and being honest about his feelings about their relationship.
Lisa is very hurt and feels like, after a year together, the least John could do is break up with her in person.