I really like the kid im going out with. He asked me out a little over a week ago but I had said no because Im so busy over the summer. Now, I regret saying yes this time because I have way too much going on. Im gonna be a freshman next year and Im on the high school cheerleading squad. It takes up a lot of my time and im also playing softball all summer. I go to the cape almost every weekend, and I need some time to myself, plus I have a lot of work to do before I go back to school. I dont know what to do because I wont ever see him and I feel so tied down because im always worried about finding time to be with him. Should I dump him? If so, how should I do it in a way to let him know that we're still going to be great friends like we have been? I'll rate high
tasuki answered Thursday July 7 2005, 8:18 pm: Don't DUMP him. Dumping someone is when you say, "I hate you, never speak to me again." Just tell him that even though you really like him, you can't spend as much time with him as you'd like to so it's not really going to work out. If he takes it the wrong way, forget him. You're better off. [ tasuki's advice column | Ask tasuki A Question ]
partychick101 answered Thursday July 7 2005, 6:03 pm: 1. you can explain to him you probably wont have a lot of time to hang out and tell him why
GiRLZG0NEWiLD answered Thursday July 7 2005, 2:05 pm: I also have softball over all summer also. I would probably dump him and tell him to wait for school if he can`t accept that then maybe he`s not worth it. Here to help.
karenR answered Thursday July 7 2005, 12:12 am: If you want to dump him that's fine just tell him like you told us and he should understand.
If you want to stay with him though, couldn't he come to your games? Maybe take you home after? Pick you up from practice? Granted it isn't a lot of time together but it is something. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
LCyeahthatsME answered Thursday July 7 2005, 12:01 am: Look, im totally in the same situation and ive tried to handle it in the best way i could... well not the "exact" postion, but you'll get where im coming from...Me and this guy have been friends since b4 pre-k, yes that long! and about 8 months ago he told me he liked me and all this stuff, and i went along with it and i was like ok well we'll "talk" and stuff and see where it leads well he asked me out a few times and always said no because i didn't want to lose our friendship if we were to break up and its true i didn't and still dont...but now its summer and he's asked me out a few times this summer too, and my answer is still no these days, but only because i am WAY to busy not because i dont want to lose our friendship, im willing to take that risk now...but i dont want to have a boyfriend and not be able to see him. But you are a very brave soul for at least taking the risk and trying to see if it would work...i too am a cheerleader and i know how time consuming that is...personally i think you should dump your boyfriend if you dont want to spend your summer being "attached" just tell him how it really is, that you are really busy and you dont have time to see him as much as you would like to and you dont want to make him feel locked down when you two dont even get to see each other...just tell him that y'all will remain really good friends and the only difference will be you two dont have to feel like you HAVE to see each other and if u want to flirt, flirt. And y'all can pick up the relationship when school starts...when y'all can see each other. Or the other option is stay together but make it clear to him that you wont be able to see him as much as you would like and maybe not often ...at all... but the best choice would be to end the relationship until you have more time...
jeni_xoxo answered Wednesday July 6 2005, 11:56 pm: I don't think that you should dump him. But i do think th you should treat him more like a friend and he'll realize that's what you want if you do that. It sounds to me like you've got a good head on your shoulders and you not makin guys your top priority. Stay that way. Also guys aren't like us girls, they don't have to be with us every second like we want to be with them. I personaly think that things will work out between you two just fine the way that things are. Keep me in touch and if you do decide that you want to dump him then drop one in my inbox and I'll give some more advice.
Sammerz619 answered Wednesday July 6 2005, 11:39 pm: Well if it were me id tell ihm that it wasnt him, but i need some time to get ready for high school and get everything straightened out this summer. If he really cared he would understand. Maybe things could go well and you guys could start off fresh at the end of the summer.Well i hope i helped a little!!Sammerz [ Sammerz619's advice column | Ask Sammerz619 A Question ]
Irishdude405 answered Wednesday July 6 2005, 11:34 pm: Hey this sounds like it would take the weight off your shoulders if you did this and i understand that it is nice to have time for yourself especially with your busy schedule. i would just let him know that you would like to take things easy over the summer and that you just want to be friends. Tell him that you are interested in him, but not in having a boyfriend and say that you'll see how things go at the end of the summer. IF YOU WANT TO, tell me how it goes
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