How can I tell someone I don’t love him without hurting his feelings?

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Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

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Be gentle but clear. Say something like: “You’re a great guy and I truly respect you, but I don’t feel a romantic connection.” Don’t say “not now” or give hope. No lovebombing, no mixed signals. Be calm, kind, and firm. It may hurt, but clear honesty is less cruel than slow emotional ghosting.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

As for you you’re going to have to be open & honest with him. If you are not open & honest with him you’re only going to lead him on & as for his feelings you will hurt his feelings even more. Either tell him to FUCK OFF or say what you need to say.

The heart wants what the heart wants & unfortunately the heart can’t always have what it truly desires & sometimes hearts do get broken.

Screenwriter · Answer

My guess is that it's going to hurt his feelings because it's not what he wants to hear. Be kind but firm. Think of how you'd like to hear the same from someone you're in love with. Not an easy task. But your honesty is worthwhile and valuable. Good luck.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Maybe try the friend zone approach. Gently tell him that you have valued the friendship but that love is not there. Tell him some positive things about himself so it does not crush him but make sure he gets the message. Have you been sexually involved with him?

bowenw · Answer

Tell the truth. If you’re friends, just tell him you enjoy his friendship but you don’t have feelings for him beyond that.

Iron_Man · Answer

There’s no way around it you you gotta tell him the truth and then you have to explain why you don’t love him because they’re gonna have questions for you most likely

slatyb · Answer

His feelings are not your responsibility. All you can do is be honest and kind.

Anonymous · Answer

That won't happen. Do it anyway. It will be healthier for him and maybe even you.

Laulenke · Answer

I would rather be told right away before feelings really start setting in but sure it’s going to hurt but not as bad

Anonymous · Answer

Being direct and honest is the nicest way to do it so he doesn't have false hope or expectations.

capriVib · Answer

Tell him there's someone else.

dudeinohio · Answer

i don't think that is possible

Alexson_stormzy · Answer

Politely with a bit of instinctive decision

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