Best way to tell a friend that you don't want to be friends anymore?
958945
Be straight up and honest-and be prepared to answer why
79308
I guess when you realise that what you have now isn't the same as when it started and it isn't something you want anymore. Just break it to her honestly, but don't be brutal. And that public place thing? It really is a good rule of thumb if you just want to get out of there, but if you live with her or still want to be friends, sit down and talk it out (even though she might do most of the talking about mean stuff) good luck and I hope all goes well.
63581
Well just tell him that you really don't like him and if he can't understand that your friendship will have to end.
175205
Spend a little less time with them at a time, until you just don't see them very often. If they ask you to do something with them and you don't want to go, tell them that you're doing something else. Eventually they probably won't ask anymore. Meanwhile, find some new friends to hang out with. If you spend more time with your new friends, your old friends will get the picture. Don't walk up to your friends and say "I'm not going to be friends with you anymore," because that will just make them mad, they won't listen to you, and you'll sound like you're in the first grade.
387879
say that you just want to be friends and nothing more.
633382
Just lay it out for him...\nSay, look I know this is what you want, but it's not going to happen. I've moved on, hell, I'm married! I would love to stay friends, but that is ABSOLUTELY all your going to get out of me....\n\n...honesty is always the best policy!\nGood Luck!
742444
just tell her u wanna be friend and ask her to stop talking to her like that cause ur not interested in her like that she should get the message as long as ur polite about it
540639
tell him you would rather have him as a friend   but your are not interested in a romantic relationship right now.
273896
well, you cant make someone be your friend, i am sad to say. If they dont want to be your friend, the best thing to  do is continue to be nice to them and respect their need for space, and after a bit of time ask them what changed. If you keep in contact by sending emails or text messages every now and then wishing them a good day, then they will probably be more likely to stay in contact too.\nGood luck hon. There are plenty of people out there who will value your friendship!
1032325
You will want to tell this person that you have cherished the experiences you've had with this person, but that you do not wish to be friends with this person.  Don't empahsize "don't like them".  Tell this person that you have growth underway and that you have other things you would like to work on.  Mention that this friendship might interefere with your goals.  Mention that its nothing personal, and that there isn't anything wrong with the other person, but that you encourage that this person seek their own experiences as you are doing the same.\n\nI always recommend to seek guidance in prayer about situations that are sticky, and if you go to someone that knows the bible in and out, you will be sure to receive similiar stories or predicaments.\n\nBlessings,\nCheryl
10669
Tell her to her face, be direct, don't be evasive.  Tell her your feelings have changed and that you don't want to go out with her anymore.  Let her talk or cry or whatever else she needs to do, and let her feel like she has been heard.  Don't make any lame promises like "we can still be friends".  If there is another girl this isn't the time to tell her that, either.  Be direct, be kind, be firm.  Then change your cell phone number.  Good Luck to both of you.
581281
tell him the truth, tell him that u dont like him that way and u would really prefer to stay friends. and tell him that you hope that wont effect ur friendship too much cause you really value his friendship
202528
It's not that an uncommon thing.  Friendship is voluntary and not necessarily permanent.  Tell her that you no longer enjoy her company and why.  Tell her that as a result, you won't be able to spend very much time with her in the future.  But don't burn bridges.  You never know what the future brings.  And maybe she will change and become a better friend in the future.
493921
tell her that u don't want to be friends with her anymore. u don't want a friend that jokes around too much and goes to far and threatens to beat u up and ur friend and does beat y'all up. tell her that a TRUE FRIEND doesn't do that and that a TRUE FRIEND is suppossed to respect others' feelings and not beat them up. u can tell ur counselor and or/ someone else that u really trust. GOOD LUCK!
1079382
Well, just tell her that you don't want a relationship with her. Don't be mean with it. And tell her y'all can be friends. If she can't accept that then pay no attention to her or her friends.
622096
Tell her she's going down a path as a friend you can't follow.  She needs to stop, you know the reasons why, and when she refuses, and she will.  Find another friends before she drags you into trouble too.
681456
Sit down with her,at a table. Privately. Put all the cards(sorta speak) on the table. REFRESH your FRIENDSHIP. Just like the computer REFRESH. Start over even with introductions. (this will stir a giggle or smile) Shake hands. Apologize to each other...hug.Vow to each other ..never to take the dishonest road again. True friends hold no secrets, if somebody wants to share a "SECRET" shun it. Remember the burns from the last time.\nBlessings to you .