I (32M) just got back from a vacation in Greece with my girlfriend (25F). I’ve had doubts for a while about whether I want to stay in this relationship, but during the trip I realized that I don’t see a long-term future with her. We’ve been together for about a year.
The timing is really difficult though. Her graduation ceremony is in 2 days, and she invited me. Her whole family will be there, and I’d be meeting them for the first time. She loves me a lot, and I’m worried that breaking up right now would completely ruin such an important milestone in her life.
At the same time, if I wait a week, I’d be going to the graduation, meeting her family, and basically pretending everything is okay when I already know how I feel.
I care about her and don’t want to hurt her more than necessary, but I’m not sure which option would be less painful in the long run.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What would you do?