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Honey, there is no nice or gentle way to break up with someone. Just say you are ready to move on and do not want to be tied to a steady relationship. She's going to be hurt, but she will get over it. Sever the relationship completely: no "lets be friends" or you're just asking for trouble.

2006-07-24 01:29:57 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0 0

Don't know how to end a relationship? Especially with a nice guy or girl? Here's how to end a relationship and still let them down easy.

1) The spark is missing.
Tell the person you enjoy spending time together, but for whatever reason, you just don't feel the spark.

2) You don't want to mislead the person.
Explain that you care too deeply about the person to ever lead them on, or make them feel the relationship has a chance to progress.

3) Be encouraging.
Let them know they're a great catch, will recover, and will meet someone new.

4) Give positive feedback only.
Honestly answer any questions about the breakup. Don't be nasty. Remember, they're a nice guy or girl.

5) Don't blame the person.
Don't in any way make them feel like the breakup is their fault. Let them leave the relationship believing it was a poor fit between the two of you.

6) Tell him or her it's not about them.
Make it clear that he or she doesn't have any major physical or intellectual faults. Nice people have a tendency to analyze the breakup for months. If they think it has something to do with a hook nose or lack of knowledge about Renaissance painters, they'll beat themselves up for years.

7) Don't continue getting physical.
Making a nice person believe there's a chance to continue the relationship, when you have no intention of really dating them again, is just plain wrong.

8) Deliver the message clearly.
If you think the person will have a hard time leaving you alone, be as clear and business-like as possible in communicating your message that the relationship is over.
http://dating.about.com/od/endingarelationship/ht/NiceGuys.htm

2006-07-24 01:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by super_sexy_amazona 4 · 0 0

You've asked a question that has plagued men for eons. In truth, I don't think that there is a gentle way to break up with your girlfriend.

From personal experience, I always appreciated honesty.

You've obviously decided that the relationship is over, so today you should tell her.

Before you go over, write her a letter and include your reasons for needing to end the relationship. Focus the letter on you and your needs, not her shortcomings. Be sure to list all the things you love about her and highlight some of your favorite memories. End the letter with a wish for her happiness and a hope that you can still remain friends. Seal the letter in an envelope.

Choose a place that is private for your announcement. Be ready for tears and accusations. Leave the letter, unopened, with her when you leave. Once she hears that you want to end the relationship, she won't hear much else.

The letter is like the icing on a cake, it is sweet and finishes the project.

2006-07-24 01:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Chainsawmom 5 · 0 0

There is no 'nicest - gentlest way to say to your g/f u want to end the relationship'..it's non existent. But you should be 100% honest with her..she should at least deserve your honesty?

2006-07-24 01:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by before&after 3 · 0 0

There is no gentle and nice way..Just be honest.. Tell her that she did nothing and that you just cant be in this relationship and explain to her why because she has the right to know.. Being honest is the best way.. she will be hurt anyways so the least u can do is be honest..Oh! and think really good why u want to break up and if u dont want to give urselves another chance..
Good luck to you!

2006-07-24 01:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Well, if you are doing the dumping, then do it like this:

- pick a time when neither of you are stressed
- get some private time where you can be alone together
- explain clearly your reason (I'm sorry but I just think we're drifting apart and it's not working out anymore...)

Be prepared to answer any questions that he asks like 'Is it me?' 'Don't you like me anymore?'

Be kind and gentle in your replies, particularly if he is an emotional or sensitive guy (yes there are some out there!)

Once it's over, be strong - don't be tempted to go back out with him again if you feel a bit miserable in the period whilst you are re-adjusting to being single again.

~hope this helps

2006-07-24 13:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Bon Bon 5 · 0 0

I agree with Pathfinder. There is never a nice or gentle way. If it isn't working, then there is no reason to drag things out. The quickest way is always best, and the best way is to make sure that there is no room for doubt. You don't want her calling you crying and whining for the next three months, or stalking you. Tell her you want to break up, and then get caught in a "compromising position". She'll understand then.

2006-07-24 01:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0 0

There is NO nice way to end a relationship. Just do it quickly, and it will be less painful for all concerned parties.

2006-07-24 01:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0 0

DON'T just send her an e-mal!!! INVITE HER OUT TO DINNER... then, at THE END OF THE NIGHT, say: I HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOURSELF; because, THIS IS THE LAST TIME we'll be doing this!!!

that way, you've LEFT HER, with a GOOD MEMORY, to end it all!!!

and, SHE'LL BE LESS LIKELY, to TELL PEOPLE, that you're a STUPID, ROTTEN, S*HIT!!!

2006-07-24 01:32:15 · answer #9 · answered by Zed 2 · 0 0

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2016-11-25 21:14:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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