Write your resignation when the manager relationship is difficult

You are resigning and your manager is the hard part, but you still need the reference and your reputation. This rewrites your message three ways, assertive that is clear and confident, diplomatic that protects the relationship, and a middle version, all built around your notice period and what you want to preserve. For leaving cleanly when it is awkward.

I am resigning from my role and my relationship with my manager is difficult. I want to leave professionally without compromising my reference or reputation.

My manager's style and the difficulty: {MANAGER_CONTEXT}
My notice period: {NOTICE_PERIOD}
Anything I want to preserve or protect: {WHAT_TO_PRESERVE}
My draft message: {MESSAGE_DRAFT}

Rewrite this message in three versions:
1. Assertive: clear and confident, states the decision without over-explaining or apologising
2. Diplomatic: warm and grateful in tone, keeps the door open, minimises any friction
3. Neutral: professional and succinct, covers the facts with no personal colour

Label each version clearly. Keep all three under 150 words each. End with one sentence on which version best protects your professional reputation in a difficult exit.