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Old 03-01-2009, 07:13 PM
 
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How does a man end a relationship with a woman without breaking her heart?

 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:16 PM
 
Location: Hot Springs, AR
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If she's in love with you, that not gonna happen. The only thing you can do is be sensitive to the fact that you are going to hurt her. Be completely honest with her, don't offer to stay in her life as her friend, that'll only make it worse. If she asks, then consider it ONLY if you think you can actually be friends. If you will see each other after the break up, be as a positive as possible.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:18 PM
 
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How does a man end a relationship with a woman without breaking her heart?
If it IS NOT working it should be obvious to both.
If it's grossly one-sided and the other is oblivious....start with scaling things back...ie) talk about taking things slower etc. This gives her time to adjust to a lower level of commitment...then you can take the final step.

However, sometimes a clean break is for the best for all concerned.

I don't know, be honest and kind and let your concience be your guide. Express what is wrong in the relationship and whether it can be fixed or not.

Best of luck.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:18 PM
 
Location: So Cal
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You can't.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:40 PM
 
Location: In my skin
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If she feels anything for you, you can't avoid it. I agree that a clean break would be best.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:51 PM
 
Location: Tucson
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I don't know how people do that. IMO only certain kind of people who don't invest much in a relationship to begin with can do it. If both of them are of that sort it's all good; however, it's very unlikely that both feel the same way.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:53 PM
 
Location: southern california
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you cant. irreversable damage of trust, she will never trust like that again.
the good news this is natures way of teaching her not to trust the untrustworthy.
to learn never again to love unconditionally takes loads of damaging pain, probably ages her some too and makes her somewhat bitter, if you have done your work well, she will never have to endure this again.
the damage done ---neil young sing it.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:55 PM
 
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It's impossible. She will be torn apart, and go through different stages of healing. She'll be brokenhearted and then possibly angry. Time will heal her and she'll move on and be a stronger person in the end. It's part of life.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 07:59 PM
 
Location: somewhere south of Canada
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Nope, not possible unless she feels the same about you and is ready to break up.
 
Old 03-01-2009, 08:06 PM
 
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Don't assume you will.
Try being honest with her - not unkind, just honest. If the relationship is not working she may be well aware of that.
Be respectful, kind and honest .... be a gentleman!
Best wishes.
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