how to tell a guy that you are only friends?
114350
Why must everything be a science with women?\nJust tell him. Otherwise, you'll be allowing him to continue the delusion.
486918
just tell him that all you want to be is his friend and that you're sorry if you hurt his feelings. whatever you do, dont lie and say you have a b/f or something like that
528721
don't be rude, but try not to be overly friendly with him.. if he keeps insisiting on doing "friend things" then tell him how you really feel, because you don't want him to lead him on, or have him get the impression that you want to be friends with him..
200248
Well if this guys likes you a lot, it's tough. There's no easy way to go about it, but the best thing is to be honest and let him know how you feel about him. If you tell him he probably wont want to be your friend because he'll be hurt so don't expect him to be cool about it. Just be honest and if you'll be friends it'll be up to him if he can accept you as such.
1015054
Simple. Walk up to him and say 'Look, I know we are not together anymore. I just want say that you are my friend and I care about you still. Please understand that you are important in my life and I value your friendship.'\n\nKeep it basic and be kind with your words and he will understand. I promise :)
218169
You just want to be friend and he wants more.\nWhat are your feelings. Reall feelings.\nWhen you see someone you want you will know it.\nGood to have friends.\nBut you have to feel something more than friendship.\nKiss him on the cheek. \nYou just have to say You like him as a friend. And that you do not feel that way about him.\nIt will be hard. on both parts but it is your feelings that is on the line.
85906
Just tell him that your really good friends with him and you dont want to harm the friendship. Or even better you could tell him that you dont love him you only see him as a friend and nothing more.
375455
Act like you always do around him.  But if it doesn't turn out good doing that, talk to him and say that you just want to be friends.
39705
you cant avoid hurting him just make it clean and simple, dont lose control, and be extremely clear on why( pull no punches). Never ask to be friends it's the worst thing a guy can hear because it sends mixed messages.
36710
You can joke around with him one day and tell him how you feel. If he has a look of confusion or disgust, then tell him you were kidding. The only other way is to talk to him. Just let him know you still want to be friends if he doesn't care for you like that, it's just something you need to know.
641355
Just say, "Look, I think you're awesome, and I don't want to hurt your feelings or anything like that, but right now, I'd rather be just friends with you instead of boyfriend-girlfriend.  Later on, who knows?  But for now, let's just stay friends."
325105
If you have a problem with opening up to people face to face, the easiest way is to write him a letter or get him a card that has something very basic on the front. Like it might say, I like you.....and then inside write how you feel, but that you don't want it to ruin your friendship....then leave the ball in his court. If he doesn't seem interested or feel the same, then it wasn't meant to be. But I would definitely do it, because you never know unless you try!
704829
in other words..you like him. yall are best friends. your scared if you tell him he wont be friends anymore...\n\nThe only way you'll ever know what he'll say is too tell him...or have a friend tell if you don't feel confident enough. But guys admire you more if you tell them to their face. The best thing that will happen is you will hook up. The worst is you will lose a friend. Your call...
62679
1st time he asks, say: "Love is /so/ overrrated!"\n2nd time he asks, say: "Well, I like you, but not in that way."\n3rd time: "I like you like a friend, but you're not what I'm looking for."\n...And so on.\n\nIf he gets mad, tell him like it is. If he becomes sad, say you will (can, don't HAVE TO) be friends. Good Luck! :)
13189
Tell him.  That is the best way.  If you are nice and don't tell him, it could be misinterpreted that you like them and are shy.
163588
There's no easy way to do this.  But I'd try to keep two things in mind:\n\nFirst, you're under no obligation to like someone just because they like you.  \n\nSecond, you are under an obligation to be honest, direct, and kind.  \n\nAs a guy who spent a lot of his teenage years getting turned down for dates, I'd say the way to go is to be polite, direct, and firm.  Don't express revulsion, or hold out false hope.  Just say "I'm sorry.  I don't feel the same way about you that you do about me, and I don't want to go out with you."  There's no need to be mean, but at the same time don't be apologetic about your feelings.  Don't tell him "maybe later", don't tell him it's because you're seeing other guys, don't tell him you can just be friends.  Break the news to him calmly, politely, and then -- this is really important -- LEAVE.\n\nLeaving is very important.  Guys have a nearly infinite capacity for self-delusion.  If you tell him "no" and then hang out with him, he might convince himself "Oh, she's just saying that, but really she likes me!  That's why she's spending time with me!"  Believe it or not, the kindest thing you can do for this guy after you break the news is to get out of his life and stay away from him for a while.  That will help him get over you more quickly.\n\nGood luck
48123
Don't wait to tell him. He may think you only like him as a friend and he doesn't want to cross the line. What if he ends up with someone else and you are still alone?