He Wants to be Friends - I Can't Do That



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Original Visitor's Question from a 31-40 year old Female
Hello, To make a long story short. I broke up with a guy who I was dating for a year. He insists we should remain friends. I've told him many times that I can't be his friend because I'm in love with him. (the reasons for the breakup and even our relationship are complicated and it will take a longer email to explain).

I really need to get over him but he's not making easy for me. To the best of my knowledge I know he does not love me the way I love him. I know if I keep contact with him I'm not going to heal anytime soon. I have explain everything to him with no reserve and he still wants to be my friend. Our realtionship has no future. What can I do? I need some help...I need to move on. I need to get him out of my head and heart.




User Submitted Advice from a 31-40 year old Male

Tell him you need to be by yourself for six months and after that you can be his friend. Till then tell him if there is to be any future in friendship he should respect your wishes.

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