How do you say its over?

United States
July 8, 2007 12:46pm CST
How do you say its over to someone who you still love but feel you just grown apart?
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• United States
9 Jul 07
That is an excellent question! Personally if it were me, I'd just be honest and tell the perons that I loved them like a friend, but didn't feel romantic toward them anymore. Who knows, maybe they are feeling the same way and would welcome a little breathing room. Or, maybe they could come up with some fresh ideas to spark the relationship. Some people only work well when pressed on a deadline!
• United States
9 Jul 07
Humm maybe i will at a one more last attempt at it ask him to come up with some fresh ideas. I tried one of his today and well, all the reasons why i want to leave were so present!
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
10 Jul 07
By the way, why do you want to leave him in the first place? Are your reasons valid? If it's out of boredom then maybe little adjustments should be made. Plus how certain are you that you want to leave?
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@babostwick (2036)
• United States
8 Jul 07
I guess the best way is to go somewhere and talk about it. Not be hurtful about it and just try to be as honest and wish them well. Probably something like that would do the trick.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
10 Jul 07
Maybe he's in denial. You just need to let him understand though. But there's no way that you can actually let go of someone who loves you without hurting them ~ that's just not possible. You are going to hurt them, but at least if you know how to express your reasons well, they'll soon understand.
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• United States
9 Jul 07
I have been down this road about ummm maybe 6times already and well that didnt work out. I am ready to leave he isnt! What to do and what to say?
@saralee1 (1983)
• United States
8 Jul 07
Well, I could tell you what 'not' to do. Don't pick up another chick, or guy without breaking the relationship off first, that is just extremely rude, and prone to retaliation. take this person to a diner, and tell them that you aren't interested anymore. tell them that they have good qualities, but that you would want the best life for them, and yourself. No kissing, hugging, or anything intimate anymore, cut it all off. make yourself available by phone to this person once a week, for the next month, for about 20 minutes a week. then, don't answer the phone, except maybe Christmas or something. however, once you both have established yourselves back in the dating game again, after a year, then be friends. It is a trip to see how much the other person has grown! and, it also shows you care about this person as an individual.
• United States
8 Jul 07
Wow that is great, i think this might be the best reponse of the day! ;) But i agree not to pick anyone up. I feel i need a break. I have already express my disintrest. But i dont think this person is ready to let me go :(.
@wooitsmolly (3613)
• United States
9 Jul 07
This sounds a little like my situation. I moved in with my boyfriend a few months ago after being together for over a year and now I am sort of regretting it and feel like I need a bit of a break. I try talking to him about it, but he doesn't want to hear it. I can see how bad it breaks his heart to hear it and I don't want to hurt him. I love him so much. OH YEAH, this is about you :P I can't give any advice on saying it's over since I am too scared to do it myself, but I wish you luck! Just make sure you don't push them away slowly, do it quick before any resentment grows.
• United States
9 Jul 07
Yeah it truley is hard. I have been down this road with him for ummm about 6 times already. And well it like when a women is fed up, there is nothing you can do about it. Apparently i wasnt fed up enough but now i am. Today i tried to give it one more last shot at making it work and well all the signs on why i wanted to leave was present the whole time.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
8 Jul 07
I'd know when it's over when no matter what I do to gain the relationship or even the friendship as it were before, he doesn't do anything about it. When there's not spark in him that I used to see. The feeling of excitement is gone and he doesn't care nor talk to me as he used to. It's really sad. Specially if you know that you really love the person and will love the person forever. It's painful when all the love that's left is in your heart and no longer his. Painful but that's the reality of life. Sometimes, we need to let go. I know it's difficult but we know deep down that both would be happier if we call it quits. It takes so long for me to get over a person. I want to make things work. I value love so much that I don't want to waste time trying to look for it again and again. But there really comes a time when you just can't have what you want or wish for. For those who are heartbroken, don't worry, time will heal all wounds. Plus just remember this: Every heartbreak are like path that lead us closer and closer to the person that's right for us. Just be Patient enough.
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• United States
8 Jul 07
Very well said
• United States
10 Jul 07
It's so hard since you grow so attached to someone and sometimes your unsure if what you feel is love or comfort. Sometimes a relationship goes from loving to just plain confortable and you forget what made you fall in love and end up neglecting each other and getting into each other's throats over any little situation... I guess my answer is, it's hard because you grow so used to that person that you think you will never function without them, but fact is, you can- It will take time, but it's doable. A great way to find out if you are ready to part is taking time away from each other. No contact what so ever, take a few months like maybe 6 months to yourself, the same with the other person. In those 6 months you think of the many reasons that got you together in the first place and the many reasons why you should stay together or apart. Most likely you'll find your answer and hopefully it will be the best one for you. Good luck my buddy :)
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• United States
18 Jul 07
Aww you are so right! I will definately put this into play!