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Reply 1
How about....."I don't think this is working, it's not you it's me...can we just stay friends" :p: :p: :p:
what's the reason you're breaking up with her? that might work unless it's something that she will either kill you for or kill herself. neither seems too good.
Reply 3
be truthful about why you wanna end it, and you should gain respect from that!
Reply 4
anjimcflanji
what's the reason you're breaking up with her? that might work unless it's something that she will either kill you for or kill herself. neither seems too good.

i like someone else......really like someone else.
Reply 5
If someone wanted to break up with me, I would want them to be honest with me, I'd rather hear the truth even if it hurts than some lie that won't explain things.
Reply 6
Lil_J
Whats the best way to end a relationship, and i know its a cliche, but stay friends?

with honour and grace - both of you should keep your respect for eachother. Respect is all you have when a relationship ends, end it with respect.
ouch that's going to hurt her. does she have any idea? have things with you two kinda fizzled out? it's not her best or a close friend? sorry for so many questions but she could react in so many ways!
Reply 8
Lil_J
i like someone else......really like someone else.

You have to be honest, its the only way. Remember you are in the wrong and you need to make it clear to her that its not her that is the problem. She cant be left thinking its her fault and that she is a failure. Self esteem is not something to mess with. Believe me i have been there.
Lil_J
Whats the best way to end a relationship, and i know its a cliche, but stay friends?


I had to do this recently after a very long term relationship. Always go with honesty, it should reduce the fallout later. In truth if you really care(d) about the person honesty is the only option. Depending on the way the break up goes/how long you've been together/connection etc. friends may be difficult for a while. Everybody needs space after a break up so it's probably best to leave the ball in their court and get them to contact you if/when they're ready.

Good luck!
Reply 10
anjimcflanji
ouch that's going to hurt her. does she have any idea? have things with you two kinda fizzled out? it's not her best or a close friend? sorry for so many questions but she could react in so many ways!

thats ok....she knows her, thinks theyre friends but i doubt very close. Basically its gotten a bit boring for me, but in her words shes "absolutly besotted with me". I dont want to hurt her, but right from the start i felt(and think she knew it too) that she liked me more than i liked her. It more of the physical stuff tbh. I dont think she has and idea about it...
Lil_J
thats ok....she knows her, thinks theyre friends but i doubt very close. Basically its gotten a bit boring for me, but in her words shes "absolutly besotted with me". I dont want to hurt her, but right from the start i felt(and think she knew it too) that she liked me more than i liked her. It more of the physical stuff tbh. I dont think she has and idea about it...


I'd go for honesty about the fizzling out etc. but maybe leave the bit about liking her friend out. If you've been together for a while I think it would be a good idea to not chase her friend for a little while, or at least don't make it common knowledge.
Lil_J
thats ok....she knows her, thinks theyre friends but i doubt very close. Basically its gotten a bit boring for me, but in her words shes "absolutly besotted with me". I dont want to hurt her, but right from the start i felt(and think she knew it too) that she liked me more than i liked her. It more of the physical stuff tbh. I dont think she has and idea about it...


sweetie your gonna have to tell her the truth.....and dont jump off with her 'friend' too soon because she could react extremely badly toward that as well...leave it a little while to go out with the new chick.....also stay friends with her and say to her i'll always be here for ya if ya need anything....even if it seems small dont worry about it kinda thing ^_^ xoxo
oh dear poor girl but you have to be happy to so you do have to break up with (she may not see this tho...lol) maybe be honest and say can't put as much into this relationship as she can and that you have met someone with whom you think you could... do you mean that you were with her for the physical stuff? or that your relationship was physical?
Reply 14
tammy_girl
also stay friends with her and say to her i'll always be here for ya if ya need anything....

You shoudent say that too her. Im sorry but you clearly do not want to be there for her. If you cared about her you would be honest instead of leading her on.

Theres nothing worse than being fake, especially about something thats so important to someone who cares for you.
Reply 15
anjimcflanji
oh dear poor girl but you have to be happy to so you do have to break up with (she may not see this tho...lol) maybe be honest and say can't put as much into this relationship as she can and that you have met someone with whom you think you could... do you mean that you were with her for the physical stuff? or that your relationship was physical?

no...lately, the relationship has become more based around the physical side than before.
Tammy...your back....! The other girl is going uni....very far away....we havent got much more time left in holz to leave it for a while tho.
adamu
You shoudent say that too her. Im sorry but you clearly do not want to be there for her. If you cared about her you would be honest instead of leading her on.

Theres nothing worse than being fake, especially about something thats so important to someone who cares for you.


but hes not being fake....hes telling her the truth and not leading her on by saying 'i love you' when he doesnt, he could care for her as a friend.....thats what i meant, as thats how all my ex's and me finish is by staying friends with one another and if they need help and i can give help then i certainly would oblige to do so for them no matter what xoxo
Lil_J
Tammy...your back....! .


oh yeah :wink: xoxo
Reply 18
adamu
You shoudent say that too her. Im sorry but you clearly do not want to be there for her. If you cared about her you would be honest instead of leading her on.
Theres nothing worse than being fake, especially about something thats so important to someone who cares for you.

Honestly, i do want to stay friends. I havent been leading her on. Ive know the other girl for a while, and we been friends and recently gotten closer. Ive liked her since knowing her and only just realised that she felt the same.
Reply 19
tammy_girl
but hes not being fake....hes telling her the truth

Explain to me how continuing a relationship with her when he is 'bored' of her and liking her friend is not being fake.