How do you break up with a perfect guy?
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How do you break up with a perfect guy?
| Thu, 07-17-2003 - 3:02am |
My boyfriend and I have been going out for 2 years now, but I think it's time to break it off. The thing is, I really have no reason to break up with him, except that I just don't have strong feelings for him anymore. I feel really bad about it because he is such a sweet, romantic gentleman and I know he still has feelings for me. We were really great friends before we started going out, and I'm sure we can be again, so I need to break up with him in the nicest way possible. I want to do it in a way that he won't blame himself for the breakup. And I really want to be honest but the truth just seems too mean and I feel like he'll think he did something wrong. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks.
<3 Jo
<3 Jo
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Sometimes people change and grow in different directions. The two of you may have been good together for those 2 yrs, but life can take you in places you didn't expect or plan on. I believe that's growth, which can only be good for you, b/c it makes you to person you're meant to be, that you MUST be so that YOU can be happy.
No doubt your man also senses your growing discontent. If you're really certain that it's best for you both to move on, then tell him, gently but firmly. Then stand behind your decision and don't waffle about it. Every door that closes always opens another, and this is yours.
Ash
You can't control how he will react, so if he takes it badly, then don't blame yourself. He'll take it however he takes it- that's not up to you.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes.