This week we are running a special relationship campaign on Meic. This is just one of a few articles published on the subject this week. Take a look at the news section for more.
Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to create anonymous blogs for the website to help other young people who were in a similar situation. We no longer offer Grab the Meic. If you want information, advice or advocacy, contact the helpline for support on the details at the bottom of this page.
A young person has grabbed the Meic to ask advice on how to finish a relationship with their girlfriend. Here’s what we had to say.
Hi Meic,
How can I break up with my girlfriend and not hurt her feelings?
Thanks
Meic’s advice
Hi,
Breaking up with someone is never easy and it’s understandable that you don’t want to hurt your girlfriend’s feelings. I can hear that you’re a really caring person and that you want to make your break-up as painless as possible for her.
It might be an idea to think about when you’re going to tell her and also what you’re going to say. Sometimes young people find that it helps to tell their boyfriend/girlfriend in person and at a time when it’s quiet and private. Most people find that being honest is the most important thing.
Further information
The Mix has lots of support and advice for under 25’s. Take a look through their Sex and Relationships section.
Brook, the sexual health and wellbeing service for under 25’s, also has a section on breaking up, with advice on whether you should finish with someone, how to finish with someone and how to deal with a break-up.
We hope this helps.
If you need to talk to someone about anything that’s bothering you, then call Meic to talk to a friendly advisor. Meic is an information and advocacy helpline for children and young people aged 0-25 in Wales. We are open 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.
