How to tell your guy friend you would like to slow down

Telling him to slow down can be hard, but it doesn't have to be.

Sometimes during an extremely close friendship, romantic feelings will form. When that happens, it can be difficult to reverse that momentum and continue being friends. Telling your guy friend that you want to slow down isn't what he'll want to hear, but it's something you need to do if you want to keep the friendship. Read on to learn how to tell your guy friend you would like to slow down.

Instructions

1. Set ground rules to follow until you make up your mind. If you need space because he's being too clingy, set a rule that you guys minimize your hang out time. Ask him to follow these guidelines until you've made up your mind about how you feel about him.

2. Let him know how you feel. Whatever reason you have for wanting to slow down, he will understand as your friend. If you're uncertain of your feelings, feel free to tell him that as well, and he will obey your wishes.

3. Confront him about the situation. Don't pretend as though you don't realize he wants to be more than friends; confront him and tell him you would like to slow down. Avoiding the situation won't cause him to slow down, only you can do that.

4. Think about his feelings. He has feelings for you of more than a friend and you should keep that in mind as you tell him you need to slow down. Be kind when you tell him you need to slow down, remember that this person is your friend.

5. Remember that he's your friend as you tell him you want to slow down. This means you shouldn't get frustrated or mad, just tell him you need to slow down as nicely as you can. You don't want your reaction to risk your friendship, and more.

Tips & Warnings

• Tell him in person, any other way is too impersonal.

• Allow enough time to have this conversation without interruptions.

• Don't gossip about this until you've made up your mind.

• Avoid mocking or embarrassing your friend for his feelings.