All good things must come to an end—as well as some not-so-good ones. If you're ready to bring your relationship to a close (and would rather do it in public to avoid any unwanted drama), we've got your back. Here are five spots in Boston that are quiet and (relatively) private, allowing some space for tough conversations. 

Arnold Arboretum
Jamaica Plain

With 281 acres of plant life and numerous trails, this expansive botanical garden offers plenty of hidden nooks for you and your soon-to-be-ex to have a quiet heart-to-heart. After the deed is done, a long walk among the flowers can be a nice way to sort out difficult thoughts. 

Washington Square Tavern 
Brookline

While it's busy at dinnertime, this cozy restaurant and bar (which is open until 2am) gets significantly quieter in the wee hours, making it ideal for having a hard talk over a pour of something stiff. Bonus: the late-night menu is served until 1:30am, allowing you to eat your feelings once your former S.O. has gone MIA.

Copley Square
Back Bay

The rushing water of the Copley Square fountain is good for muffling private conversations (and the resultant sniffles), and the omnipresent crowds milling around are a good safety valve in the event of a breakup meltdown. Once you've hashed things out, head to the Copley Place mall for some retail therapy.

The Glenville Stops
Allston

Hidden amidst the hard-partying collegiate bars of Allston, this neighborhood tavern has low lighting, quiet music, and a sizable drink menu, making it the ideal spot for a big breakup talk. If you've still got the stomach for food afterwards, try a comforting dish like the roasted half-chicken or steak frites. 

Audubon
Fenway

Like Glenville Stops, this cocktail bar and restaurant is hidden amidst bigger, noisier bars, which serve as effective camouflage in creating a relatively quiet and intimate atmosphere. You and your freshly minted ex can part ways after a fancy cocktail, then drown your sorrows with shots or find a rebound fling at one of the rowdier spots down the street.