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I have to break up with him, but how?
17/F
My boyfriend and I just aren't working out. We share interests and stuff, but he hardly talks to me and then he apologizes for messaging me too much, when he hardly does at all. I tried to tell him it was fine and I wanted him to talk to me, but he said he just doesn't know what to say. I'm pretty sure he does like me, but he doesn't know how to act. I'm his first girlfriend, I'm assuming.
There's no passion in this at all and I feel like we're strangers whenever we meet. Problem is, I just don't know how to break up with him and ask to still be friends. I've never been good at breaks up and I always waited for the other guy to go first, but I don't think he's going to break up with me any time soon... How can I break up with him and still be friends?
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There is no sure fire way to break up with someone without hurting them.
The problems you're having seem pretty superficial. As in, they don't seem very profound or extensive to possibly require a break up.
If you WANT to try and mend the relationship, you could simply get together and tell him you don't feel connected, and you'd like to attempt to change that. Tell him you're feeling neglected, and see what he says.
If you don't want to mend the relationship, BE HONEST. Honesty is always the best option. Always. Tell him you don't feel connected in the boyfriend/girlfriend sense, but you still feel like you could be really good friends.
Good luck :)
Megan
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Breaking up is never easy but its something we all must go through. If you don't feel like its working out then you should end it. And it looks like you have made that decision. I think the best thing to do is meet him face to face and tell him. Be honest. Saying it face to face is a respectful way of doing it even though it might be hard for him. Instead of doing it over the phone he'll have much more respect for you if you just tell him in person. Tell him how you feel and let him know its not working out. Let him know however you would still love to be friends. Just be honest with him and things will work out. Good luck!
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I've been through this so many times that I just had to say, you know what? Screw it, I'm gonna have to be honest!
So, you should just tell him the truth. If it's not working out, he should be understanding and if he truly cares for you, he will try to work out a friendship.
There really isn't an easy way to break up with someone. Honesty is always key. (:
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