How best can you break a relationship which you know is not working but you cannot just let go?

Answer 1

To end it - face to face.. there is no point holding onto it - it is not fair to either of you. Really - and the longer it goes on, the more it may hurt the other person.. just tell them that you are moving in different directions or that it is not working out - avoid placing blame or hurting them with details of when you stopped caring about them, etc.

Try to spend time with family and friends and keep yourself busy so you don't spend too much time feeligng guilty or thinking about it - when you think it is time to move on, it is - and that is always the right time to do so.
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Answer 2

I have the exact problem......i know its not working and I know the best thing to do is to let go but I cant. I get the courage up to try and do something about it like talking it through with him and I had made the decision to end things and then I see him and he does something to make me change my mnd......such a weakling I know!!!!!! Then I think if it was the other way round he probably wouldnt have any problems in finishing it.....blokes always seem to find ending relationships easier....why is that?
I think deep down I just dont want to be on my own.....sad isnt it?!
I suggest that you should just be honest and do what you think is best....but remember what goes around comes around so be nice and truthful!!!!
Good Luck!

Answer 3

I am also in the same delieama. I think to break it, have to meet face to face and tell the fact on face. If tries to pull on, the longer it goes the more it hurts both. Tell the facts straight, end up the relation, shake hands and depart. But if it is really a deeprooted one, its very difficult. Involve in something where you can be totally tied up with so that you will not get time to think.......

Answer 4

Its a tough one, but in person and honestly is the only way. It takes more guts but is the most respectful way to do it. In the long run its easier for the other partner to accept when it is dealt with like this. As for moving on...only time and a positive attitude can help!! All the best, good luck. xxx

Answer 5

Walk up to the person, explain why it's not working, and leave. thats what I did to my first girlfriend. you have to know for a fact that it's not working for very sound reasons. So when you explain it to her, it will be the truth and you'll tell it with pure confidence. Any doubts, and you probably won't do it because your afriad to see the truth of your relationship. Don't be afriad.

Answer 6

be honest of how you feel. its hard to let go specially when you have been with that person for a while. but if its not working it will cause more pain later on. but perhaps worth saving it? maybe one on one talk can resolve this if you tell him how you feel? maybe it would work. if its not worth working on this yes its best to end it, its going to be hard at first but in time pain will ease. take care.

Answer 7

it's like a band aid honey, just rip! u need to end it if it has nothing to offer. better to b miserable alone than in a relationship. sorry but u need to break it now and just remember u r sorry about it but its time to move on.

Answer 8

You have to walk away - it will be the hardest thing, but you will only hurt each other even more if it continues. how you do it is up to you, one last fling/holiday is a nice way, you just have to accept there is no future and move on!!!!

Answer 9

Travel, somewhere nice where you have not been before. The change of scenery, people and routine does magic with letting go.

Answer 10

Have a direct talk with her, speak the truth or solve the issue why it is not working