How do I tell my boyfriend that I don't want to be with him? (anymore)

I am sorry to hear that you are going through this! One thing I would suggest is to be as upfront and as honest as possible. In the long run, they will likely appreciate your honesty. A lot of times, people try to find ways to "let their significant other down easy" in this situation but it will be hard no matter how you choose to do it. I would be honest about how you are feeling and let them know that your heart just is not in the relationship anymore. It might be hard at first, but once you have the conversation, you will feel a lot better and you will hopefully be able to move on. I hope this helps!

This is a tough one. Breakups are hard, but it is important that if you feel something does not seem right in a relationship, to address it immediately. It is important to let your boyfriend know that you care for him, however, the relationship you are in is affecting you personally, and you cannot be with him anymore because of this. By saying this, you are not letting him know that he was a terrible person to you, but rather, someone that you just cannot be with at the moment. Although this may hurt him, keep reassuring him that it was not his fault and that you personally, just need time to yourself.

If you think that you are done with your boyfriend, then it's better to let him know than keep him in the dark fearing his reaction or fearing hurting him because not letting him know could hurt him more. But how to let him know, depends on the kind of person he is. Some people may be so sensitive that they may not be able to handle it at one shot, so maybe you can keep hinting subtly that you are done. Though this may not be the most respectful of the ways, your boyfriend might take the hint and breakup up with you. If your boyfriend seems like a mature person, then talk to him about how you feel like you have reached a dead-end, and end it on good terms. The chances are that your boyfriend may also have felt like it is over, and in such a mutual case, it is better to communicate openly. Though there is no denying the fact that ending things could hurt your boyfriend, and to a certain extent you also, but it could be better to get it done with.