How to Break Up With Someone and Remain His Friend

Relationships are difficult to end, especially if you've been dating someone a long time. But when you realize that the person is not the right one for you, it's best to end things as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more difficult it may be to remain her friend.

Instructions

1. Break up with someone and remain his friend by making a quality decision to act firmly and quickly. Dragging your feet about ending the relationship only adds more stress to an already difficult situation. The other person probably senses something is wrong. The sooner you get honest, the more likely it is that you have a friend when all is said and done.

2. Talk calmly and confidently when you break up with someone and want to remain her friend. Simply state the break-up specifics clearly, don't get upset during the conversation and don't allow fear of the other person's reaction to play a part. The more you speak honestly, the more likely that the situation won't turn volatile. Then you may part as friends.

3. Treat the other person with respect when you break up and want to remain his friend. Don't talk behind his back to others (especially mutual friends or his family members) about all his faults and hang-ups. Rest assured that if you talk badly about him, it will come back to bite you.

4. Keep the friendship light and uncomplicated when you break up with someone and try to remain her friend. Keep it casual. Don't try to spend too much time together, especially right after the break-up. It's healthy to remain friends but unhealthy to try to make that person too large a part of your life now.