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anabelleagain 06-02-2010 09:01 AM

Telling but don't know how?
 
Ever wanted to tell someone, but had NO idea how to do it...?

I want to tell my boyfriend, but I haven't the faintest idea how to do it. This is odd, because I told my ex when I was ready...

Anyone in the same boat

crazykat 06-02-2010 09:06 AM

*Hugs* Opening up to someone can be hard. If you find the propect of telling him face to face what about writing him a letter instead. Take care
Kat xxx

in another life 06-02-2010 10:17 AM

As kat said, opening up and telling someone can be hard, you are very brave to make the decision to do so. Personally, I told people through a letter, I find that is easier and you are able to say all the things you need to. So I think a letter is a good idea. If you would rather tell them in person I would suggest that you tell them in a place you feel comfortable and maybe you could start by saying, "there is something I would like to talk to you about, it is hard for me to do, but I want you to know..." However you chose to do it is important that you are comfortable and have an idea what you want to say or don't want to say. You're in control of the situation, so you can say as little or as much as you want.
Hope this helps, best of luck with it *hugs*

littlebows 06-02-2010 04:13 PM

Just agreeing with the others, you are very brave by wanting to tell others and face to face can be hard so maybe writing a letter and leaving it somewhere for your boyfriend to find and read while he's alone would be easier and it might give him time to process it before you see him again.

I never got round to telling anyone they sort of found out before not in a way i would have wanted them to either, but now they know it is a lot easier.

I hope it all goes well :)


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