Another good line is “It’s not working.”
Next month:
Him: *tries to contact you*
You: *radio silence*
Him: ?
You: (ten days later). “Hi Brian. I just want to let you know that I’ve met someone.”
Him: “(!!) But I thought we’d agree to take a month and see where we are (??)”
You: “Yes, I know, I’m sorry.”
Him: “So who is this guy??”
You: “His name is Brian too. I know, I know, crazy, huh?… Listen, even if I didn’t meet Brian, it’s just not working.”
Him: “Stephanie, I..”
You: “Goodbye sweetie. You were always such a good friend.” THEN HANG UP!
That’s it! You have your dignity. You will be free to date someone new (probably not named Brian). Then radio silence on your end (I know it will be hard). And maybe, just maybe, in the distant-ish future you can start again.
Best to You..
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