Originally Posted by
AgentYes
Oldest trick in the book. Only lots of people will hang in til the bitter end when they're in (codependent) "love" so what ends up happening is a hideous extended time in miserable hell for both parties.
In my experience the main reason men lie to women is to avoid hurting her feelings, causing ugly drama, feeling guilty... its avoidance of bad feelings that motivates most of their lying (IMHO).
Honestly honestly honestly I swear - standing up and telling the truth even if its the ugly truth "this isn't going to work out. I'm sorry but I am breaking up with you". Will save you both do much pain problems guilt etc.
This isnt going to sound good - I may not express if well. That feeling of pussing out and not doing what you know needs to be done DOES reek of excess estrogen to me. Not your fault OP lots of dudes don't know how to do what anymore. To me being a man means doing the unpleasant shit so that others don't have to suffer. She has been your woman, you have been her man. As her man it is your duty to be honest with yourself and let her go. Do it as kindly as you can but get it done. Do work. Its a dick move to keep her hanging on. For what? So that you dont have to feel bad? Do it. You'll know you're that much more ready to be the man to the woman you do eventually choose.
I'm gonna stop before i launch into some Trojan bullshit.