I like him but I don't want to date him

[292499]

The past couple years I lost a lot of loved ones and am still grieving. I met someone that I really like but I know I can't fully put myself in a relationship right now. I've been pushing him away for a couple weeks now, and don't know if I should be honest about what is holding me back or just cut off communication. What should I do?

[lsilva]

If you care about him, be honest... if you don't do it you might lose him for good...

[thorough]

The past couple years I lost a lot of loved ones and am still grieving. I met someone that I really like but I know I can't fully put myself in a relationship right now. I've been pushing him away for a couple weeks now, and don't know if I should be honest about what is holding me back or just cut off communication. What should I do?

 

Pls be honest w/him, that will hurt him, but a lot less if you just cut off communication. You risk losing him, but let him go, so he can find his own happiness. Whenever a guy forgoes rejecting me outright and plays games, I end up getting hurt more then if they said "I don't think this will work out".

[Sportster2005]

The past couple years I lost a lot of loved ones and am still grieving. I met someone that I really like but I know I can't fully put myself in a relationship right now. I've been pushing him away for a couple weeks now, and don't know if I should be honest about what is holding me back or just cut off communication. What should I do?

 

Be honest with him.

[figureitout23]

I also vote for honesty! I think it will help you as well in the long run.