Breaking up with someone is rarely easy. Most people put it off for days or even weeks. Some spend hours typing and deleting messages. Others rehearse conversations in their heads, hoping to find the least painful way to say, "I don't think this is working anymore."

And then there are those who disappear without saying anything at all.

Now, imagine paying someone else to have that awkward conversation for you.

It may sound like the plot of a romantic comedy, but it's now a real job.

A fictional movie job has become reality

If you've watched ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, you'll probably remember Ranbir Kapoor's character Mickey, and his friend Dabas, played by Anubhav Singh Bassi. The duo secretly run a business helping people get out of relationships they no longer want to be in.

What seemed like a fun movie idea has now taken an unexpected turn in real life.

Global dating platform Dating.com has announced that it is hiring its first-ever Chief Breakup Officer (CBO), a role dedicated to helping people professionally end their relationships.

Unlike the film, there's nothing secret about it.

So, what does a Chief Breakup Officer actually do?

The person hired for the role will speak to someone's partner on their behalf and communicate that the relationship is over.

But the company says it is looking for much more than someone who can simply deliver bad news.

According to the job description, the ideal candidate should have excellent emotional intelligence, strong communication skills and a good understanding of modern dating.

The goal is not just to end relationships, but to do it with empathy, honesty and respect.

The successful applicant will also assess how complicated each breakup is, categorising situations from straightforward splits to emotionally messy ones.

Your breakup experience could actually help

Interestingly, previous heartbreak might work in your favour.

Dating.com says people who have personally gone through at least three breakups could have an advantage because they may better understand the emotions involved.

While that may not sound like a traditional job qualification, the platform believes lived experience can be valuable when dealing with sensitive conversations.

And yes, it comes with a salary

The position is not just unusual. It also pays.

The company is offering USD 3,000 a month, which is roughly ₹2.8 lakh, to the person selected for the role.

For many, the idea of getting paid to break up strangers might sound bizarre. For others, it may seem like one of the most unusual job listings of the year.

Why does a job like this even exist?

The role reflects something many people have noticed about modern dating.

Ending a relationship has become increasingly complicated, especially in the age of messaging apps and social media.

Rather than having difficult conversations, many people choose to avoid them altogether.

Ghosting, where someone suddenly cuts off all communication without any explanation, has become increasingly common.

Dating.com says this growing trend is one of the reasons it created the role.

The platform cited research showing that 84 percent of Gen Z and millennials have experienced ghosting at the end of a relationship.

For many people, the silence can be more painful than the breakup itself because it leaves them wondering what went wrong.

Is it better than ghosting?

According to Jaime Bronstein, Dating.com's in-house dating expert, the role is designed to offer people something that ghosting cannot: closure.

Speaking to VICE, Bronstein said that while it is always better if people end relationships themselves, a respectful conversation through a third party is still kinder than disappearing without an explanation.

Closure may not erase heartbreak, but knowing where you stand can make it easier to move forward.

Would you want someone else to break up for you?

The idea raises an interesting question.

Is ending a relationship such a personal moment that only the people involved should handle it? Or, if someone genuinely struggles to have difficult conversations, is a professional breakup service better than complete silence?

There is no simple answer.

Some people might see the idea as thoughtful because it ensures a conversation actually happens. Others may feel that no matter how uncomfortable it is, ending a relationship is a responsibility that shouldn't be outsourced.

Dating today isn't always straightforward. Ghosting, situationships and mixed signals have made breakups more complicated than ever. Maybe that's why a job like this doesn't sound as unbelievable as it once would have.