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

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caitob68
April 21st, 2019 10:21am
Whilst it absolutely sucks! You need to respect yourself and do it in person! Meet up with him, be honest and tell him you want to be happy!! That will help it be on good terms. Tell him that you have enjoyed what you have had and what it included but explain what has gone wrong and what you would like. If he really loves you, he will respect you. From then, don't talk for a while and maybe you guys can be friends again so that you can end on good terms!!!! Good luck and hope it goes well!
BigFriendlyJosh
May 16th, 2019 3:25am
There are a few ways you could tell him. If you would prefer to avoid confrontation, you could email, text or ring him. You could confront him if you feel comfortable with it. With relationships, it can be hard when someone you like breaks up with you, no matter how old you are. So he may feel sad or upset but just know that it's far better you to tell him now. If you continued to date him as you didn't want to hurt his feelings but you no longer liked him, it wouldn't help. You'd be unhappy and he'd be in love with someone who doesn't love him back. So like I said, best way to break up with someone if you want to avoid confrontation is text, phone, or email. :)
Kalili
May 19th, 2019 6:59am
Be honest with him, tell him why you don’t want to be with him. Don’t leave any unanswered questions, get it all off your chest. You should be truthful to the one you had dated before, therefore you should respect him and let him know the reasons why you don’t want him anymore. Your boyfriend is someone you dated and had considered to be a significant other. Respecting him and you is important. Don’t leave any unanswered questions, and just be truthful to him overall, because if you don’t, things will be left dry and at least maintain a good image.
Anonymous
May 25th, 2019 11:40am
First of all, be sure that you really want this, as this kind of decisions are important for both of you! Try to find the cause of why you came to this point. Then listen to him and try to understand his point of view too. Explain your decision and be kind with your feelings. Give arguments and things that will help him understand. Avoid blaming him, take this as a whole experience, as a journey or a life chapter that has to come to an end. In the end assume your decision and learn to live with it.
Anonymous
June 16th, 2019 1:57pm
The very simple and subtle answer is create some private space, discuss with him what's not going good in your relationship, why you don't want to be with him and go your separate ways without any hard feelings. However you may separate none should have guilt-feel after the separation. And yes while you separate with each other you shouldn't point all the mistakes they've made. It is the end of a certain type of relationship, you two may have to cross paths on further course of your life, leave as good friends. Don't spread bad rumors about anyone, and if you're wanting to not be with him due to some rumors(as such things are common these days) talk to him and go thoroughly with that!! Good day and all the best!
littleHummy123
June 16th, 2019 7:08pm
Be honest about your feelings and respectful in the way you express them. Try to talk about your feelings in the first-person "I" instead of sharing them with "You make me feel..." Try to think about what is the best way you would want someone to tell it to you, if you were in his shoes. Be patient with yourself, and be generous in your expectations of how he may react in his feelings or words. Remember that life does not always have to be perfect in every moment, and that we are all trying to make it work in our own ways.
maddisonblogs0
June 22nd, 2019 11:53pm
Tell him that you no longer feel the same, that you need some time for yourself and not for the rest. Speak it with security, because if it sees you insecure you will think that somehow it will be able to convince you so that you do not finish with it. Give him good reasons, with valid arguments. Be totally honest and honest, that will be the best. If your reaction ends up being bad do not worry, you should stay calm and leave if necessary, in any case you have already made it clear. All gonna be okay!
sanchu
June 23rd, 2019 12:33pm
Don't tell him.. Talk to him. Find a place to sit and talk, start by telling him how was your experience of this relationship, ask his experience. Tell him what you are thinking and why. Because everyone deserves a reason. Slowly and steadily, work upon coming to a mutual decision, so that it doesn't impact anyone's life in a harsh way. If he doesn't agrees to breakup, ask him why, and then make him understand your point of view. I hope this answer will help you to get out of a relationship which you doesn't want anymore. Wish you luck dear.
heretohelp1123
July 3rd, 2019 11:06am
Approach the conversation with calmness and a positive mind set. explain to him that you do not think that your relationship with your partner is not working out the way you wanted it to starting your partnership. he may be frustrated or upset, but empathize with how he is feeling in this moment, and always remember to stay calm. if your partner continues to show violent or angry signs with intent to hurt you or themselves, do not try to diffuse the situation, instead get out as soon as possible and call the police if you feel that it is necessary.
kwabena28
July 7th, 2019 3:46pm
For you to get to the point in a relationship where you feel you no longer want to be in that relationship will be difficult for both parties involved. So the best way to deal with a situation like this in my opinion and taking the situation surrounding the imminent break up into serious consideration is to be completely honest with your partner and do so with compassion but you also have to take into account that his reaction could also be unexpected so you have to plan for all that. One thing you've got to remember is love is no charity and nobody should feel obligated to be or remain in a relationship they don't want to be in.
Anonymous
July 17th, 2019 1:15pm
Kindness is key. You have to make yourself clear about whatever you say. Don't be rude. Explain to him why that thought came to your mind. Apologizing is important. Make an understanding environment and help him through it. Everybody deserves an explanations. Leaving him without a reason shouldn't be something you should consider. There must be a reason obviously for you to feel like you don't need your boyfriend anymore. Sometimes it does happen. But how you take situations from there is what matters. It's important to make sure he's okay with it. Be calm and nice. In the end, it's not my decision and not my answer to give. This is just what I feel, it's your life. So choose what suits you best.
SlamgelinaJolie
July 17th, 2019 5:05pm
I am going to go out on a limb here and just say that honesty is always the best policy. I think that goes for your situation as well. It will inevitably hurt both of you but in the long run, I think that being straightforward is the best way to handle any situation. As long as what you are saying is true and not intentionally hurtful you have the truth on your side. If you stay with someone one day longer than you want to be with them you are keeping them away one day from the person that they are truly meant to be with.
Anonymous
July 24th, 2019 2:24pm
Be honest and tell him why you started feeling this way. Explain to him where you're coming from. There is no easy way to end things with someone you have been with, but if you are not happy anymore then it is only fair that he knows why. Expect that his feelings might get hurt, but understand that staying with someone when you can not give them a hundred percent of you is more hurtful. Give him space and time after you talk. He will definitely need time to move on, and so are you. I hope things will go well.
JustMeRoss
July 24th, 2019 2:55pm
The best way to do this is to be straightforward, tell him your relationship isn't working out well. Hiding and waiting can be more painful for both sides. so the best thing to do is to tell him in a appropriate respected way. For example you can use words like "sorry, I don't want to hurt you, but it isn't working out well." Breakups are always hard but we can get through them. So don't be afraid to tell your honest opinion to someone. If you need more help please don't hesitate to text me or any of the listeners in 7 cups
allnaturalWhisper1666
July 26th, 2019 5:47pm
Try to be empathetic to him and not say anything harsh or mean. Say that you have slowly lost interest as you developed or that things are just not working out and you don’t feel the same way anymore(or why you wan to break up). Think why you don’t want to be with him anymore and tell him the reason in a nice way so that you don’t hurt him. It’s always nice to know what the reason to the breakup is. If the reason isn’t exactly him, tell him, of course if the reason is because of what he does or doesn’t do try to make him understand how you feel.
elizabethunter
August 28th, 2019 1:27pm
It is a hard thing to do. It is. But I think that you should definitely do that. Do not postpone it because it can get worse. You shouldn't feel like it is your fault because it is not. If you don't feel comfortable in that relationship then you shouldn't be in it. Just take a few deep breaths and calm down. Explain to him gently why you don't want to be with him (or her). Don't start a fight or anything and speak to him directly about the problem in your relationship. Don't gossip or anything because it will get worse. And if he still doesn't understand don't stress about it. You tried to end things on some good terms and it is great. If he gets angry let him be.
Anonymous
September 27th, 2019 3:49am
Tell him that, while you loved him once, you aren’t feeling that way anymore. Sometimes the best thing you can do is allow them to see that while you loved them, it’s no longer in a romantic way. If you still want to be friends with him, say you like him in a platonic way. The longer you stay with him when you don’t want to, the harder the breakup will be for both of you. The faster you break up with him, the faster you can both begin to look for happy relationships again. Break up with him by simply telling him you’re no longer feeling it with him.
Anonymous
October 30th, 2019 2:10pm
Be honest with him and tell him exactly how you feel and why. From my personal experiences I can tell you lying or trying to avoid the truth will be more hurtful than being honest. Everyone deserves to know the reason why their relationship is ending in my opinion, and if you lie it could lead to him wondering what he did wrong or thinking you're leaving for someone else and stir up a lot of unnecessary questions in his head which don't have to be there. It will hurt him but being honest is the best way to go about it.
seb2000
November 18th, 2019 11:40pm
I think the best way to do this is to be honest with him, and empathetic. While it is important (of course) to keep your own mental health in mind, understand that this is a difficult situation for him as well, and so empathy is the best way to do so. Try to use kind words and answer any questions he may have. And, of course, if at any point he begins to get violent or the conversation isn't progressing well, it's important for you to leave and possibly return to the conversation at a later point, when you both have calmed down a bit.
Anonymous
November 22nd, 2019 7:14pm
Its going to be hard but you just have to talk to him one on one and tell him how you truly feel. If he truly cares about you he'd understand that you no longer want to be with him. Be honest tell him how you've been feeling lately and why the relationship wouldn't work out anymore. If he starts to guilt trip you, do not take him back. There's a reason you no longer as to be with him. It can even be done over the phone. Tell him the reason and then and then in your own words tell him its over.
Palomimk
December 14th, 2019 3:43am
First, you'll have to understand why you don't want to be with him and be clear about it. Then you'll have to talk to him about it calmly and truthfully, yes it will hurt him bad, whatever you might say. But be truthful about it, tell him why you want it to end, and tell him that it is good for you both. It will seem difficult because it is very sad, but if it feels right then you should do it as it is important to do what is right and to do what you love. Being in a healthy relationship is better than a toxic one the one that doesn't feel right.
anna006
January 5th, 2020 1:25am
No one likes break ups, especially not when feelings are still there. So you have to think how would you like being told? Understand that whatever way you choose to say this, it will be hard for the other person so you both may lose temper, take it slowly, process it yourself first, learn how to express your feelings and be honest. Things can escalate into fights pretty easy if you both are not on the same page, so maybe try a way that is explaining your decision without attacking the other person or put the blame on someone.
UnderstandingThisLife
January 10th, 2020 5:55am
Hello! I would first evaluate the positive and negatives of your relationship and make sure that you are sure of your decision because it can be hard to go back on your decision once it is announced to him. Then, if you have decided that are more negatives than positives in your relationship, I would sit him down (face-to-face makes for a more personal conversation) and express to him how you are feeling and end your feelings with the fact that you want to break up. Expressing your feelings to him before blatantly stating that you want to break up will help let him down “lightly”. Stick with your gut and in the end, do what is best for you! Wishing you the best of luck, K.
gentleSun78
January 22nd, 2020 6:55am
You can tell your boyfriend that you don't want to be with him anymore on many different ways. It would be the best if you told them that you don't want to be with him and at the same time explaining why you don't want to be with him. You can do it via a telecommunication device or on a meeting with him. You can also let him explaining back and reconciliate any disputes. But i strongly recommend that you don't just ghost him and go away as it can be more hurtful than saying that you don't want be with him anymore and why.
Jenn20
January 23rd, 2020 11:02am
Yikes, that's a hard situation! But I guess the main thing, to do is talk to him and really be straightforward. I know that's such a hard thing for people, but it's better to tell them the truth, rather than you cheating on them or doing something else to make the situation worse. Also maybe talk to someone close to you before, to maybe get some advice or support. Also asking yourself, "why don't I want to be with him anymore?" Try to identify everything before making the decision. Hopefully he would understand and end of moving on like you would too. Good luck!
Exothermictaco
February 23rd, 2020 3:23am
Just be totally honest with him. He'll appreciate that. Also be sure to give him a reason, because if he's anything like myself, he will want to know a reason as to why things ended, and he can maybe build things later in the future. In order for things to end smoothly, however, just be honest, and let him know that you'll be there for him. Don't cut off all ties until he gives you a reason for you to do so. Just be straight forward with him, and he will understand, and provided you give him reasoning and have an understanding, things will end well.
ItsLevie
March 27th, 2020 10:00am
Love is a feeling,and feelings are not always there, things change with time, because of things that happened in between or just because enough time has passed and they just over,, ask yourself first do you want to end the relationship with him, or do you still want to be with him but you want your butterflies with him back? Then when you know this you will know how to actually tell him, if you want to stay you can tell him the truth that you feel that you don’t have butterflies and you want them back then both of you could start thinking of what to do to fall in love like in the first place like starting going on dates and doing activity together,,and see what happens,,but also if you want to leave, it great to be open and tell him the truth because everyone deserves the truth, tell him that the relationship is not working for you anymore and you don’t feel anything for him and you want to end it.. the Truth and openness is the way to a Happy ending.,A happy Life,,Goodluck
Mobariz
April 4th, 2020 11:33pm
I understand that you want the easy way to tell him that, but there's no easy way to tell him that you do not love him. But yeah there can be kind and more gentle ways to break up with someone that you admire and appreciate. You first need to accept that there's no easy way to break up, because it really hurts to be rejected by someone that you love. But still you have to be honest with the person that you're breaking up with, if you do appreciate them then they actually should know that directly, because if you appreciate them, if you appreciate the good moments, etc, then they deserve the truth and you should have the courage to say it right away.
Anonymous
April 8th, 2020 2:07pm
Speaking up for one's self is very important in every relationship. Hiding a fact or feeling or thought may definitely be harmful. So it is definitely better to convey how you feel and what your thoughts are. But yes, the way we address it matters the most. That is when you have to be more assertive in expressing yourself. Your body language, your tone, your words and how you convey is definitely the key. Not being too conscious about it, let it flow naturally, but express it in a way that the other person understands how you feel truly.
MonicaQu
April 11th, 2020 9:16pm
I guess when you are in a relationship that you want to leave you start to appreciate the feeling when you are single. I guess when you ask someone for something that could give them the power to act and stop you from doing something that you really want. I guess just not saying anything and slowly separating yourself otherwise, talking to them in a good place in person face to face about your feelings. You could say things that you didn't like and pair it with good things so it doesn't hurt your boyfriends feelings. Good luck with it!