Hmm just wondering
2007-12-03 13:46:44 · 41 answers · asked by iDance 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
It's not me...it's you.
2007-12-03 13:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-05 20:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breaking up with someone can't be brought down to a single line. Remember that the person you break up with is still likely to ask "why" or "can't we give it a try" or any other number of 'negotiation' tactics to see if it is possible to continue the relationship. So one line isn't going to cut it.
The "it's not you, it's me" line seems like a good idea, but it will continue to lead to further 'negotiation' such as, "I'll help you" or "what is it about you that needs fixing". Also, since so many people know that this is only a line, you kind of owe i to the person to offer them more than that.
So, I think the main point is that you should be honest with someone when breaking up with them. Some of the most true things will hurt but only in the short term. Personally, I always felt best saying that I honestly believed that the relationship could result in marriage (I know not everyone is looking for that) and that consequently it did not make sense to continue seeing someone I couldn't marry. That stings if you are an adult, but probably wouldn't work among 15 year olds.
In terms of a single expression, the most important is to say, "I will be unable to see you again." This is the part you have to say it and mean it and own it. It doesn't blame anyone, is clear about what will happen, and it's clear that you are trying to be nice. If necessary "unable" can be made stronger by saying "unwilling" because you could but now you are saying you really don't want to.
Random thoughts of an old (and married) guy.
2007-12-03 14:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by chowbiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there are always the simple ones like I met someone else.....it's not you...it's me....(I need more time for myself ....the job...school.....) or I really think we need to spend some time apart .....take a break for a while.....see ya....don't want to be ya...
or ...
more creative...
.....I have to move away to....
......the north pole to help Santa build toys....
usually though breaking up is not easy and it seems most people don't even bother with a breakup line...they just stop calling or seeing you without even a breakup line.....
....and guys are so worried about relationships sometimes if you even seem not interested they go away on their own....
2007-12-03 13:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by answergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, no!!! I am not going to live like that! See ya!
In response to a girlfriend who, in the middle of a spat, started to bring up every little slight that I had committed in the past 6 months.
2007-12-03 13:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love you but I’m not IN love with you
It’s not you…it’s me.
You’re too much of a friend
It’s not you, it’s me
I need some space
I’m just not ready for a relationship
I don’t deserve you
I think we need a break
I adore you, but I’ve discovered I’m attracted to someone else.
We just don’t understand each other
We just don’t click
It’s not me, it’s you
We can still be friends
Welcome to dumpsville, population You!
I think we should see other people
I just don’t like you that way
I’ve got too much going on right now to be in a relationship
2007-12-03 13:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by misticbaby21 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can beat around the bush for a bit and say 'lately i feel like things haven't been working out. whats been up with you these days?' and talk about it. in the end if you really still want to break up just say "idk i've been trying to think about this but i think right now we should just break up and see how things go"
hopefully, your bf won't be too heartbroken.
don't forget to mention how u still want to be friends.
2007-12-03 13:50:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not in love with you or we are not meant for each other. Best defence is when one is caught cheating. However you do not quit if you suspect they are cheating, they must be caught in the act.
2007-12-03 13:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok here it goes
''i think ur a great person and i care a bout you alot but we have to break up.It's not you it's me i dont think this relation ship is workin out im sorry but bye, we'll can still be best friends and hang out. but we have to break up
2007-12-03 13:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by dukefanman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best breakup line is....
YOU.
tell them on aim, message etc.
2007-12-03 13:49:02 · answer #10 · answered by bushcasss b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey (persons name) there is something i have to tell you.Our relation ship is not working we need to see other people but we can still be friends
2007-12-03 13:50:43 · answer #11 · answered by Metao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋