whats the best way to break up with someone without hurting them?
104773
there isnt one.  if he loves you, he will be heartbroken, but he will get over it.  trust me i know.\n\nbut the best way to do it is to be honest and open.  and listen to what he has to say.  but you can't lie to yourself or him, or it will be even worse.
1176902
Put his head in a vice may do the trick...\n\nSadly, sometimes there is no way.  I am certain that even in your own dealings there may have been a time where you may have said something and thought that it was nothing at all but it may have hurt some one.\n\nEven in the matter of love there are times where you may be hurt and the guy just really wants to be away from you and doesn't care about your feelings...
958812
The clingers are the hardest. You don't have to break it to him gently. Just to be safe, have a good friend with you in sort of a public place and just tell him that you want to break the relationship with him. Let him know that he a great person but he is just not your type. Say you are sorry if he is hurt. Then get up with your friend and politely say good bye and leave. If you have any more problems with him get a restraining order on him and make sure you are always with a trusted friend for a while. Be safe ,think safe, you just never know. Someone who  desperately clings like that -well you just never know what might happen. Next time feel a guy out a little more before a relationship goes too far and you won't get into this situation again. o.k.
663307
You can't worry about hurt feelings.  Mine were hurt when my girlfriend broke up with me, but she played it straight, I knew where I stood, she was in the right and it was the best for her.  Just be truthful as to why you are breaking it off.
262488
Just be honest with him.  \nTell him that even though you think he's sweet and nice, you'd rather not be with him right now.\nYou don't even have to explain yourself if you don't want to.  But please don't lie.  That's not fair.\nIt's better to break it off now before he gets too attached.  Do NOT stay with someone because you feel sorry for them or pity them...it's not healthy.
148042
There is no good way to break up with a person. No matter what,  if the person still cares for you, they will be hurt. My advice would be to either call him, write to him or go and see him and be as honest with him as possible. Give him the reason why you wish to break up, tell him you are sorry and then end either the call, letter or visit. If you can remain friends that is always the best.
538690
I don't think you can break it off without hurting with them.  But you do owe it to them and yourself to be honest with them.  Good luck.
515231
If you don't want to hurt the guy, than don't tell him why you don't want to get back together with him. Just tell him that you don't want to and leave it at that. if you have been on and off with the guy, it is probably best for you both that you leave it at the off position sort of speaking. You probably both realize that something just isn't right between yourselves already. It also serves you both in the wrong way, you both appear to use each other as a fall back and that's not good for either of you.
560151
The best way to allow an unworkable relationship to end is with honesty and closure. With so much time, feeling, and emotions invested in trying to create or keep a bond going strong you both deserve a clean slate to let go, and move on clearly and without lingering or excess baggage. (Which can carry over into other aspects of your life and leave you wounded, empty, or unfulfilled.) Just have a moment to sit down and talk about everything and clear the air. It's very painful, and distasteful to end it with someone via e-mail, telephone, or anything other than in person (unless it's a concern for your safety which in case do it in the best manner possible.) It may hurt and of course it will take time to mend but in the long-run it's best if you live and let die.
105727
find someone else. don't be affraid to break it up.
514617
Well.....definately you have to do it in person, trust me....I'm not ashamed to say that I've been dumped through the phone, and trust me that hurts like a b**ch!\n\nWell, there isn't a way to break up with someone without hurting them, if they care about you of course they're going to get hurt, but they'll understand, if you give them good reasons for wanting to break up, and if you're dealing with an understanding person, I'm sure he or she will understand! Just try to talk to the person and be completely honest! Think of a way you would like someone to break up with you and try to follow it with the person you want to dump, you know what I mean? Well, anyway, just try to be sincere and try to be soft, you know? I hope that helped you! Good Luck!
1074876
There is no easy way to do this. I wonder though, if you love him so much, why break up? Consider your reasons and then be straight and honest with him. Then go your own way. Good luck with this.
1095041
breaking up is never easy..... however.... if you think that ur bf is a jerk then you can be mean about it and tell him that you don't like the way he's treating you and that you deserve better but if he's a nice guy just say that you don't feel the same way as you did in the beginning of your relationship tell him that you see you too better as frnds and you no longer see him as a boyfriend....
526306
break it off and find someone new
407294
break up find someone else
1140108
Depending on how serious you guys are, its going to hurt her no matter what.  You just need to sit her down and be very honest with her.  Tell her why you want to break up.  Dont play games and dont beat around the bush.  And dont change your mind if she starts to cry.  Guys make that mistake all the time and its just going to hurt her more when u have to try and dump her again.
249461
There is no good way of breaking up, just tell him it's not working.