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having to tell your parents you've broken up with your bf

I’ve just broken up with my boyfriend of two and a half years. He’s hasn’t been around for a few days and my parents are wondering where he is. Him and my parents get on really well, my parents really like him. How do I tell them we’ve split up? I know that if I just come out with it, they’ll ask me loads of questions, and I don’t really feel like answering any right now. What can I say to them?

Reply 1

Tonight Matthew

2

Well, tell them, then when they start asking a load of questions, just say "I don't really want to talk about it right now."

Reply 2

turkish_delight

10

i jus broke up with my bf
told them that we had finished, that i was ok and i didnt want to talk about it

Reply 3

Mutant

6

Im sure they'll be more concerned with your happiness.

Reply 4

Ron Stoppable

14

Mutant

Im sure they'll be more concerned with your happiness.

Someone's hit the nail on the head. :smile:

Hayley - there may be a "what went wrong..." Q&A session at some point, but at the end of the day all that matters is your

Reply 5

wendizzle22

1

My mum would be the first to know if I split up with my boyfriend, I'd probably ring her in tears and blurt out everything at once!
Maybe just give them a tiny snippet of the reason/story, if they are the type to bug you with questions.

Reply 6

NViasko

"I've broken up with my boyfriend."

The end.

Reply 7

holly_golightly

I'd just give them a number of reasons (that you want to tell them!) why the relationship has ended, when you feel up to it. If you're really struggling you can always resort to cliches that hopefully they wont question because they'll be more concerned about you. You're going to be more important to them at the end of the day!

Reply 8

Kate.

15

I didn't tell my parents because I wasn't really in the mood for my mom's nosy questions...she found out about a week later when she asked me directly, and I think she could tell I didn't really want to to talk about it.

Reply 9

indy_punk

1

Tonight Matthew

Well, tell them, then when they start asking a load of questions, just say "I don't really want to talk about it right now."

Ditto.
There really doesnt seem to be any other way and its better they hear it from you than from anyone else,say his parents because itd just be more awkward.I am sure they'd be understanding :hugs:

Reply 10

silverbolt

19

Tonight Matthew

Well, tell them, then when they start asking a load of questions, just say "I don't really want to talk about it right now."

best idea i think

Reply 11

Seeks

HAd to do this recently. My parents were disapointed and i got really pissed of with my mum. She was blaming me when it wasnt my fault, also suggesting that I was going to go round and call my ex a bitch and slag her of in general... They really liked her, and now... yeah well im not to popular anyway with them atm

My advise just tell them. Its better to get it over with. I took a while doing it (my parents asked questions for a long time)... better when i got over it and told them. Better than all the questions anyway

Reply 12

Xx Tomásíona - Mháire xX

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Hayley_2k4

I’ve just broken up with my boyfriend of two and a half years. He’s hasn’t been around for a few days and my parents are wondering where he is. Him and my parents get on really well, my parents really like him. How do I tell them we’ve split up? I know that if I just come out with it, they’ll ask me loads of questions, and I don’t really feel like answering any right now. What can I say to them?

Just tell them we split up he was a waste of space...end of conversation :smile:

Reply 13

History_is...

6

wow my parents probably wouldnt care - i love my bf and dont intend breaking up with him but i cant imagine THEM having too many questions if i did! I would hate to tell his parents - they are so fab i love them to bits!

Reply 14

loopymeg

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Tonight Matthew

Well, tell them, then when they start asking a load of questions, just say "I don't really want to talk about it right now."

It's not going to hurt them to wait a little while for the reason (and you don't even have to give them the whole story).

Reply 15

Happy1

14

Just come out and say it... you'll feel better, and they'll comfort you :smile:

Good luck.

Reply 16

renna

3

It's your life, so it's up to you when you tell them. I would elect to deal with my grief in private until I was comfortable with facing a grilling. Even if they concede, and don't nose around by interrogating you, they may discuss it when you're not there (well, it's news!)... and knowing untruths could be thrown around may force you to set the record straight, possibly making you feel worse?

I truly hope you get through this all OK.

Reply 17

Haineko

tonightmatthew is right.

let them know you dont wanna talk about it right now, and you'll tell them after you feel better in the future.

Reply 18

matt bass

History_is...

I would hate to tell his parents - they are so fab i love them to bits!

Thankyou babe :biggrin:

Reply 19

Pban

I'm sure ur parents love you more than your bf. You should just tell them, because they'l care for you in the end. If it was an emotional break up, talk to your mum.. a nice shoulder to cry on. If not.. then talk to your dad.. nice and simple.

having to tell your parents you've broken up with your bf

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