How to say “Piss off” without hurting their feelings

Is it possible to let someone down softly? Can you reject someone you once loved without them feeling pain?

Actually.. no, you can’t. It’s gonna hurt them a lot, especially if they have very strong feelings for you.

Should you put it off hoping that their feelings will lessen over time?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

A guy said that to me the other day. He was going to hang around until she was ready to kick him out but he’d date new women on the side til he found someone new. At least he was getting a clean house, 3 meals and sex when he wanted it.

I nearly threw up.

How unfair is that? He’s moving on - definitely on the QT and she’s happily humming on thinking he’s committed to the relationship.

He’s a selfish, lazy coward. I’d feel the same way if a woman said she wouldn’t say anything for fear of losing her meal ticket.

What’s wrong with people like that?

Folks, if you are truly unhappy in a relationship, do the right thing. Treat your partner with respect for all the good times in the past. Think golden rule and you’ll understand what I mean. You’d want to know if the shoe was on the other foot. Sure it’s going to be painful but they’ll be able to move on and find someone who will love them just as they are. That person exists — someone exists for every one of us, I’m sure of it.

rant over

6 Comments so far

  1. people get ready on February 26th, 2008

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  2. LA Headshot Photography on February 26th, 2008

    I guess that being honest is the best way. but you shouldn’t “put telling them what you think off” to spare their feelings.
    In a marriage, years can go by and be wasted before you know it.
    When your mate feels like they are finally getting to know you they find they didn’t know you at all.
    This results in feeling you lied to them for years,(and face it you did).
    This can end up where you not only divorce but loose their friendship.
    Best thing is to tell them as soon as you think any problems with any relationship are enough to end it.
    Then just do it!
    You’ll appreciate not having to lie about your feelings, and they will appreciate the time out oif their life that you saved for them, (in the long run).
    Todd

  3. Haney on February 26th, 2008

    I believe that whatever happens has a purpose behind it. So if someone gets rejected, try to think positive and move on, hoping that he/she will find someone better, although it takes about a year to recover.

  4. tim on February 28th, 2008

    all u need is just to say it

  5. Odzyskiwanie Danych on February 29th, 2008

    Thank you for this. If I could, I would make it mandatory everybody read this article. Too many times I have found myself on the receiving end of a breakup and it always hurt….

  6. Find Ur Husband on March 15th, 2008

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