what is the best way to tell someone that you do not want to be thier girlfriend anymore, but that you still would like to communicate with them, remain friends, ect? it's just that our relationship has never really been more than "just friends," except that we've been calling ourselves a couple... as in he doesn't pay for me, touch me unless he has to, ect. And I would like to have to opportunity to see other people if it comes up. So my question is how do I go about telling him this without him being upset or thinking that just because I don't want to be his "girlfriend" that I never want to communicate with him again? 16/f, if it helps. :) fives for everyone :)
CiNdYLoUwHoO answered Tuesday May 30 2006, 5:00 pm: Just be honest with him. After all, honesty is the best policy. Say you don't want to lead him on by saying you like him, and he deserves a girl that will be more than "just friends" with him. Make sure you tell him you want to be friends with him still, just make sure you're not like, "We can still be friends and all." Leave the decision up to him. Hope this helps and good luck.
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DefinedEyes answered Tuesday May 30 2006, 4:19 pm: Aww hey!
Well theres no nice way to tell someone you want to break up with them, but in your case, if you guys dont even act like a couple, but call youreslf it, it shouldnt hurt him. Just explain to him what you said on here, and see what he says.
I mean he could be alright with it, and feel the same way, or he could be hurt, and not want to talk, its always a 50/50 chance that a guy wants to be friends after a break up.
But if he doesnt want to be friends at first, just give him some time and space, thats really what they need.
KELLY_ELIZABETH answered Tuesday May 30 2006, 4:15 pm: either it seems like that he mayt not be interested in you like that, or he isnt ready to be too serious. i think the best thing you can do is just be hoenst with him. tell him you think your relationship is better off as your two only being frineds. also, you might wanan try going the "your like a brother to me" - that is a complete turn off and way to get the point across. or you can always say that you think your feeling for him are stronger than his for you - but he might not get it then. i think the best way for you to break up with him, is just be honest. and tell him that you do have feelings for him, but you dont see your relationship going anywhere and you want your options to be open. after the break up - it may take him a little bit until he starts talking to you again. but dont worry - he will go back to being normal, and hopefully you guys can make your friendship stonger than ever. but it only comes with waiting, so be patient. good luck
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