How can you tell someone that you don't like them without hurting there feelings?

Answer 1

Go through the steps-

1. Do you want to be with the person? If yes next step.

2.Have them sit down and calmly start your converstation like so: "I've noticed that"... "I just don't get the same feeling"... "It doesn't feel the same when"... NEVER EVER EVER say "we need to talk"... "It's over"... or "I don't really like you" 'we should just be friends"

3. Stay friendly. If they cry, explain. Give a "friends" hug but not to close to give the wrong impression. If they show anger, explain and offer a hug, but not direct. Walk them to there car or house. (Wherever the need to go.)

4. Use the line "Theres someone out there that's right for you but it just isn't me." and walk away.

That's a hard issue to address, You like someone but for some reason something has made you question it. All you can do is be up front with that person, if there is an issue try to address it in the best way possible, maybe they can fix it or you could try to fix it together. Another is cut and dry, just stop communication completely!

Tip.

Do not ever day its not working anymore if your a boy, its the worst way it just breaks the girls heart even more and they just think what did i do wrong

Don't ever say its not you its me, that just tells them it is really them!

Answer 2

There is only one way and that's to tell them you want to break up. Be kind about breaking up and just don't blurt it out and walk away. Even if it's a little white lie such as, "I care about you a lot, but I'm not ready for such a close relationship as I want to pursue more education (or travel) and I need to know who I am first before I settle down." This will leave him/her with some dignity, but it will still hurt. They will get over it. All of us have been hurt by love in our lives and we survived. Just remember to be kind and do this in a secluded and private place where you can express yourself without interruptions. I would just be completely honest! Tell them you don't want to be with them anymore, the truth hurts sometimes. But atleast you will be nice enough to give that person closure and they won't be thinking maybe there will be a chance in the future, when there really isn't. You can't reject somebody without hurting them. You need to be honest but as tactful as possible and be sensitive to their feelings. That's all you can do. Just be honest. You could just say" Listen, Im sorry to have to tell you this but this relationship is not working out for me and I want to break it off." If they go into a big tirade just say Im sorry, I hope we can remain friends and leave. You dont owe them anymore than that.

I agree, you will hurt the other persons feelings, but the way you go about it can make a difference (speaking from recent personal experience), first be honest that you cant continue, just say it's about you, not them. dont say "you deserve better than me" cuz that's what you say to an ugly person. Finally, dont get mean, remember that even if the other person gets angry, well its because they're hurting something terrible, so if you start responding to it and saying mean things, like my ex did, then you'll realize that on top of hurting the other persons feelings you are now making them feel horrible. My ex would say, I don't mean to be mean but what was between us did not mean that much, or Im sorry I wont be able to do that tomorrow b/c i have a date with my girlfriend and i will be cooking for her - I was like - do you really have to spell it out for me and make me feel that horrible. Point being, keep it short, keep it that its about you not the other person, and do not, do not mention your next object of affection or when you're going to be with them, cuz that hurts the most by far.
just tell them " I think we're people who're having different perspectives and tastes.." they'll understand

Answer 3

I really don't suggest blantly telling them, that will certainly offend them. I think you should try to distant yourself as much as possible, talk to them less, avoid seeing them and overall just don't really hang around them. The further you can distant yourself the better the chances are they will try to make new friends and hang with you less. For example if they ask you to hang out with them over the weekend politely say you are busy with a sibling or family member. If they are clingy try nicely telling them you think you need your space to hang with other people. If that doesn't work I suggest lightly telling them that you don't think you have alot in common and you think that you should try to make new friends, but, only use that as a last resort, we don't want anyone hating you.

Good Luck

-Sam<3

Answer 4

Well, that's kind of hard, but it is also very easy. About it being hard is that whatever way you put it, it will obviously hurt there feelings, about it being easy, just say : I am very sorry, but I dont' think our frienship/ relationship is working out. We can no longer be together, but I have to move on." There you go.

Answer 5

The best policy is honesty ! Sure - there WILL be some hurt feelings - but it's better to be open and honest instead of just breaking up without an explanation.

Answer 6

Tell them " I'm sorry but I just don't really think I'm ready to have a boyfriend (or girlfriend) "