When you break up with someone you werent even dating

How to break up with someone youve never dated?

Directness helps a breakup with someone you werent really dating, according to experts. If you want to tell someone youve been casually dating that you want to end things, dont be afraid of being direct, OKeeffe says.

Why can’t I break down over a breakup?

You can’t break down because if you do people will try and justify this reaction and say something like, “well you didn’t even date?” You don’t have to date people to fall in love with them. And you don’t have to date people to get hurt by them.

How to break up with someone you love and not feel at fault?

If you stop for a moment and dig deep into why this relationship isnt going to work, there is likely a kind, honest and compassionate reason. Thats what you want to express to the other person, offered Brigham. A great way to make sure you dont leave the other person feeling at fault for the breakup is by using I statements.

How do you tell someone you want to break up casually?

If you want to tell someone youve been casually dating that you want to end things, dont be afraid of being direct, OKeeffe says. The stakes are a bit lower, so theres less pressure on both sides to navigate tricky emotions.