How do I tell my boyfriend that I don't want to be with him? (anymore)
SlamgelinaJolie
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Jul 17, 2019
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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
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Jul 24, 2019
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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.
allnaturalWhisper1666
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Jul 26, 2019
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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.
Anonymous
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Oct 30, 2019
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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
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Nov 18, 2019
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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.
Palomimk
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Dec 14, 2019
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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
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Jan 5, 2020
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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
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Jan 10, 2020
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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 “lightlyâ€. Stick with your gut and in the end, do what is best for you!
Wishing you the best of luck,
K.
Anonymous
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Jan 22, 2020
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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
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Jan 23, 2020
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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!
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