Tldr I (M) have been dating my girlfriend for 4 months.
We went away on our first weekend getaway together, and it was fine, but it helped me realize I can’t see myself with her long term. There are a lot of positives, and few, if any, negatives, but I can’t help feel like we’d be better off as friends, since that spark is missing for me.
What’s the best way to break things off with her? I’m her first boyfriend, and I’m worried this will traumatic for her since she’s never experienced a break-up.
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I think it’d be best if you ask to go over to her place to talk and do it there. Makes it easy for you to be able to leave when it’s done and for her to not have to travel back somewhere when being upset. Just be firm in your decision and don’t take too long doing it.
It’s up to you whether you feel comfortable doing it by phone- I think that’s acceptable for a 4 month relationship (any longer and I’d say you need to do it in person). I definitely wouldn’t do it in public, as it might be a tough conversation and she may feel like crying/ not being seen by people.