Etiquette to end things after 8-10 dates?

[JollieJullie]

I have been dating a lovely guy since mid November, but I now have to end things as it simply hasn't clicked for me. Nobody's fault.

I think he is quite into me so I anticipate he might be disappointed.

What is the etiquette for this type of situation? There is no proper relationship to "break up" but ending it with a text feels a bit cold. We did establish a nice rapport, just my feelings haven't developed as they should.

How would you end things at this stage of dating? How would you prefer to get the message if it was you being "broken up" with? Thanks for any advice!

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Hi all! I've been dating someone since April 2022 and have known money was tight but he told me yesterday that he's declared himself bankrupt twice, last time in 2018.
Once I don't think that in itself would worry me hugely but twice feels like an issue and he says he is trying but finds money difficult to manage. I'm concerned this might happen again.
Having said that, he gave up drinking over a year ago and so is in a very different place to before.
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Yeah sorry in contrast to many of the responses on here 8-10 dates in I would much rather be dumped by text than in public/face to face even privately!

Apologies - newbie posting in the wrong place...

I’d definitely much rather be dumped by text than make the effort to get ready for a date and then be caught off guard in public and be forced to have an awkward conversation.

Good luck OP. You sound very considerate is I’m sure you’ll think of some thoughtful wording to explain your feelings.

Just send a text, fuck being an adult about it! 🙈

Definitely text, it’s only been a short amount of time, I think face to face after such a short amount of time would be a bit embarrassing for him, what’s left to say, he can’t change your mind there’s nothing to sort out so a text is fine.