How do I tell my ex I dont want him back but want to keep seeing him as a friend without hurting him?
351914
First off, stop kissing him and stop telling him you love him.  He is hangin on to your words and your actions, which he is taking it as you are still interested in him.  Give yourself some distance between the both of you.  So, I would say, to not see each other so often, and if he still calls insisting that you see each other "as friends" let him know that, that is all it is.. friends only... and nothing more. Tell him you will always care, but that is all.  You can not make yourself love him the way he wants you to love him.
974030
You wrote that all you want is to be friends, but later state that you want to get back together with him.  It is best for both of you to leave him alone.  It is tough to move on, but just remember that there are plenty of fish in the sea.  You're gonna be fine.
1055733
I'm in the same boat honey. I'm trying to get over this guy who only wants to be my friend now.  And yes I want that, but every time I hang out with him I want to hug and kiss him like I used to, which wasn't too long ago. What my friends tell me, and what I'm now telling you, you need to break away from him for awhile. Try not to call him, as hard as that is, and just give your heart and head a break from him. And maybe in a couple weeks or months, or however long it takes you, you'll be able to hang out with him with no feelings other than friendship aimed at him. Also another good way of getting over him, is trying to date other people, even though they won't be him and you'll be comparing them all to him, it'll be a stepping stone, and eventually you'll meet that guy and not even think about your ex. Hope this makes sense and helps. Good luck.
642836
tell him that u love him nomatter what and the rumors he hear are not truth that u wanna get back together and that u would never do anything to hurt me.
527786
Not good business to date your friends exs.  Tell him you feel like he has cross the line of your friendship, because he use to date your best friend.
780598
honey, there is no way to force someone to see you differently, be your self. don't ruin your friendship. maybe some day he will change his mind, but for now just be his friend. it might be that if you try to force this issue, he will not even want to be your friend.
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..
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.
242265
Its time to leave him alone when you realize that you are wasting your time on someone who doesn't have a regard for you and your feelings. being a man, I can tell, he's just playing on you and your emotions.\n\nHe is now your EX - means that he is part of your past. Better move on and I am sure you will find someone who will give you decency and respect. if you'd like to be friends with him, not at this time. Once both of you are "settled", may be that's the time for you to consider being his friend (that is if you will still have time and energy to think even about it).
424339
Your first mistake was saying yes. End it now. The longer you go, the more he's going to be hurt when time comes. Tell him it's a little akward being with him so youd like to go back to being friends. If he really likes you then he would rather keep you as a friend then lose you all together. it will be akward after the break up for a little while, but just keep seeing him and talking to him, then the akwardness will go away, and everything wil be back to normal the way you liked it before.\nGood luck
155353
thay may just be trying to keep your feeling from being hert  after all he is a ex tell your friend how you feel about it all .the good times you had and the bad thing .and then move on
481226
If you do not want to get back with your ex then you should not be involved with him and his present partner as just a "FRIEND".\nThat may be the root of the problems that they are having that send him running to you for "ADVISE".\nHe feels comfortable with you because the two of you have history and he maybe testing the Waters to find out if you are willing to forgo a friendship and try a relationship once again.\nThe best thing you can do is steer clear of constant contact with them as a couple.
979989
Tell him \n"I'm sorry I am not interested in dating you, but i would like to go out with you sometime just as friends."\nIf he doesn't want to be friends after that, then you know that he was only befriending you because he liked you.  That is not what makes a good friend.\n\nOUCH "LALA" that is the opposite of what she wants to do.  B**CHY much!?
763795
You should tell him staight up that you dont want to hook up with him like you used too....if you're not honest, it could get worse!
561546
NO, don't be friends with the ex. ESPECIALLY if he's being an a*ss
398975
Hay ..i just broke up wit my bf a month ago....the only way u will win his heart back is stop calling him and stop seeing him..dun make contant wit him not even if u wanted to ...u hav to be strong .. i know it hard to do and it imporsible to do it if u really love them ..but u want him right!! dun beg him to come back to u ..the more u ask them to come to u the more they will run away ..pretent u dun need them to make ur life happy ....that way they will wonder why!!!and they will think they make a mistake.. People wanted wht they can't hav ...i try this idea to my ex and it kind of work ...altho we didn't get back together he stay willing to be my friend ..if u r friend wit him it always hav time to get back ..and now he said he miss me ....i hope it will work for u if u try my way ..Be strong ...if he didn't come back he dun derseve u ...girl u hav to be strong ..mostly Move on wit ur life ....
27095
As the saying goes " There's no easy way to break somebody's heart" There will always be heartaches and disagreements especially if one doesn't want to let go. What worked for me is remaining good friends with my EX. :-)