ANSWERS: 17
  • I honestly don't believe it's possible, because whether they admit it or not, they're hurt. The best thing to do is just be honest. But remember, do it nicely, kindly, and caringly.
  • not telling them could create a situation leading to deeper hurt...tell him/her asap
  • If they also are in love with you this would be impossible. It is, however important to let them know as soon as possible. Believing that someone loves you then finding out later that they have not, for a long time, hurts much more deeply.
  • It's probably going to hurt them no matter what you do. The best thing to do is just do it as kindly as possible. Even though it might hurt them, it is better to tell them now.
  • I honestly don't think you can sugar coat that in any way. I've been in the same situation before and it sucks. Sorry Hon...good luck.
  • You really can't. But you're also hurting them if you don't tell them, so it's best to tell them.
  • Just heard those words myself last week, it hurts.........a lot. but at least I know now and can move on as hard as it is at least it's the truth.
  • You could tell them you care about them but you no longer love them, or the whole cheesy 'i love you but im not in love with you' bit. Really I dont think theres a way to tell someone this without hurting them... Best just to do it get it over with and minimise the hurt for both of you.
  • Well if it's someone that don't love you it isn't so hard .. But If they really love you ,,then you may have a problem ,, There's probably no way to actually do it without hurting them,,,,so better off to just come out and tell them ,,you may find they was having the same problem as you...
  • Tell them when their not there.
  • I think it will hurt no matter what you say or how you say it. If you feel this way and you are sure it is better to tell them so you can both get on with your lives, and the sooner the better.
  • You don't. You can't. You get on with your life, you move on, you carry on- telling the other person you don't love them is only cause for pain. Telling someone "I don't love you anymore" is the absolute definite worst thing you could ever tell a human being. I would rather shoot them, and I HATE guns. It's not fair, it's not moral, IMHO. The answer: use deeds. Get up and leave; pack your things, and when they ask why, tell them it's because there's something you have to do, something for yourself. Which is not lying- true, it's not being brutally honest, but sometimes brutality is just that. I have been on both sides of this coin. There is no easy answer, and everyone's different. This is just my two faded (jaded?) 1969 pennies worth. Uttering those words is just not worth it. Don't beat around the bush, don't try to come up with something that isn't true, but do... get gone. They will, you will, find your own answers in due time. Trust.
  • Be honest, be nice, tell them you still love them but are out of love with them... they will deal with it. lying never solves anything
  • these are wonderful answers to this question and I agree , be honest be kind and try your best to let your friend know you are sorry to have to tell this but you can not lead them on or keep in a relationship where the love is one sided because its not fair to either two people involved and mostly tell them you will have a special place for them and you will be there for them as a good friend and you have enjoyed being with them but its time to move on and let you both live your lives as best that you both can ... good luck and hope the best for you both, love is a hard thing and requires so much work and if its lacking then its almost an impossible situation to be in ( my heart goes out to you)
  • You can't. It is going to hurt their feelings no matter how you say it.
  • it would always hurt and you have been hurt before to in a such a way or perhaps similar so you put out yer most sincere intentions and tell it the best way you can you could try something else though i think there would be none that aint bound to hurt. you could hook him her up to someone that really catches his her eyes neh
  • make sure you are telling someone that doesn't care if you love them or not.

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