How to Let a Man down Easy......

Updated on August 13, 2007
M.H. asks from Schenectady, NY
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I have been dating this man for over 2 months now. In the beginning everything was great and hot to trot. Took me places did things together had alot of fun. Now all the sudden within the past 3 weeks all of this is gone. We have become like an old married couple sit home and watch Tv all the time. I am getting bored. All he cares about is Golf and his job, I can't take this anymore. How do I tell him the bad news? Like how can I let him down easily so he does not get too hurt? any ideas?

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T.N.

answers from Utica on

I would suggest that you tell him the truth. Maybe not that he bores you, but let him know that you want to go out and have fun. If he is not receptive tell him that you think that you want to see other people. As cliche as that sounds it will do one of 2 things either kick his butt into gear or have him leave. I hope this helps.

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A.L.

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Before I broke it off, I would remind him of the stuff he did that you enjoyed to put things on a positive note, then ask him why he stopped doing those thing, and ask if he would be willing to start doing those things again. If not your best bet is to just tell him that you are sorry that this is just not working out and wish him the best.

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T.G.

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M., I'm assuming you want to end it with this man all together? Either way, the best thing to do is just be honest with him...and be sincere when you talk to him. I have learned that if I am honest and sincere with people I can in turn live with myself more gracefully. A persons words, their tact and sincerity are most important...to others and to one's self.

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G.R.

answers from Albany on

This is way to soon to be acting this way. You should tell him how you feel and if you want to continue seeing him, let him know what your thoughts are on a relationship and what things you like to do. Sitting home is ok, but you still need date nights at least once a week. Do it now before it gets too far in the relationship. You should be able to talk to him without hurting his feelings if you want to have a long term relationship. If he cant handle this then get out.

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S.P.

answers from Scranton on

The best way is to just tell him. There is no easy way. Don't drag let it on. It will only make it worse. It sounds like he wanted a mother, not a companion.

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N.K.

answers from Rochester on

Hello.U have only ben with him for only 2 month its not like 2 years.Just tell him u dont think u two are going to work out and he should get the point when u tell him that if he gets hurt tell him your sorry but you and him are two different people.Its great that you can see this now and not later because it would be harded. his true colores came out sooner than later(good thing).Good luck.bye.

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L.H.

answers from Syracuse on

Well its one of 2 things.. he found someone else to woo and spend money on, or he is getting as bored as you are. Tell him the spark is gone, and you really enjoyed him and wish him well. You have a 6 year old that needs your worrying, not a man.

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J.F.

answers from Buffalo on

Honesty is always the easiest way to go, how else will he know what went wrong and maybe be able to fix it for you, or at least fix it in his life in general. And like a previous post said, you haven't been dating this man very long - if you've decided you're definitely breaking up with him, you don't owe him too much and its better to get out now than drag it out. It's impossible not to hurt someone when ending a relationship, but dragging it out hurts even more.
Plus, i don't know if your daughter has met him yet, but you don't want your daughter to get too attached to him only to have him disappear shortly down the road. That's why i'm a big fan of waiting to introduce a new significant other to a child (or at least just introducing him as only "a friend") until after the relationship becomes a little more serious and you're pretty sure they're going to stay around a while. It can be too much of a rollercoaster for the child.

Judging by your previous posts you are uncomfortable with some of his "hobbies" and trust me, don't expect them to change. Sometimes people can change if they want to enough, but you can never count on them to.
Good luck and hope it all works out for you whatever you choose!

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S.P.

answers from Rochester on

Haa that's funny that's what happend to me. I just took myself out with friends or whatever make a night out for yourself

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J.M.

answers from Syracuse on

I think the right way to handle this is to be honest. Let him know that you need more, or that you would like to get out and be social. If you don't want to hurt him, just be honest.

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S.R.

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Just go for it! Dump him the old fashioned way and then go out with your girlfriends. Call him instead of telling him when he is already at your house. Just be distant as hell after and he will get over it in a flash. The best way to let someone down easy is to not pretend there is a chance, and let things linger open ended. Set him free fast!

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