How do I stop talking to a guy over text?

[Anonymous]

so there's this guy I've talked to over text, he texts me but I feel bad if i don't respond to him, and this has been going on for a few months. I know I'm a bad person for this so please don't come at me. I just wanna find a way to stop without making him feel bad.

[Guy13]

You mean has never called you or move forward with ant serious intent for months? I'm finished would come quite easy for me...

[Asker]

he didn't, I'm pretty sure he's shy, but i know him IRL

[Guy13]

Alright !!

[MsMJprodigy]

If you really don’t wanna talk to him and you feel bad then just text one word answers and he will eventually get the message that you don’t want to be bothered or your busy

[Anonymous]

Just stop and never go back it's the only way to do it, otherwise he'll hound you to death.

[Asker]

but i know him in real life so it would be awkward...

[Opinion Owner]

He's making it awkward not you.