5. A cowardly approach that acts like you’re doing it for his benefit: “This is transition time for you, too, right?”
“That gives me no choice but to agree and say, ‘Yeah, you’re right.’ Otherwise I look like a clueless buffoon,” said one guy. This method uses a silent understanding to proceed with breaking up. Rather than beating around the bush, it’s probably better to just come out and say what you’re feeling. “You didn’t notice the way I’ve grown distant from you?” It’ll probably give you a better clean break if you get mad at him like that.