How to Break Up?

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Registered: 09-04-2005
How to Break Up?
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Mon, 11-19-2007 - 7:08pm
I've been dating a very nice guy for 2 months now and we've been intimate since the 3rd date.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 11-19-2007 - 9:03pm

Ugh, that's a tough one.

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Registered: 09-04-2005
Mon, 11-19-2007 - 10:10pm

Ok, and what do I say????


It just dawned on me that I've never broken up with a man before - and I'm 51 years old!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 11-19-2007 - 10:39pm

Maybe something along the lines of, I've given this some thought, and I like you and enjoy your company but I don't think we're compatible enough to continue dating.

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Registered: 09-04-2005
Tue, 11-20-2007 - 6:19am

And if he presses me for details?

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Registered: 08-17-2007
Tue, 11-20-2007 - 8:22am

I agree with Sheri - do it in a public place.


I dated a guy for 12 days earlier this summer.

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Registered: 04-15-2003
Tue, 11-20-2007 - 10:54am

Well I'm wondering first why if he's everything you've ever looked for your feelings are not developing.

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 11:35am

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Toni

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Tue, 11-20-2007 - 9:49pm

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Good question!

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Registered: 10-14-1999
Wed, 11-21-2007 - 8:52am

Hon, I can so relate to what you are saying - however, you likely are projecting how 'hurt' he will be. How do you know he will be 'hurt'?

Toni

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Registered: 09-04-2005
Sat, 11-24-2007 - 3:23pm

Well, I did it!

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