Rule number 1: Never tell a girl you aren’t physically attracted to her or that she isn’t pretty. That will scar her for the rest of her life. My own father told me when I was 10 that I was ugly and that stretch marks were disgusting so it took me 22 years to gain the courage to wear a normal bathing suit. Next time you run into this problem where you don’t think someone you love is pretty, don’t tell them. Make up an excuse.

Two, you want to remain friends but you didn’t think of the consequences of breaking up with her. She’s devastated and needs time to cool off. Talk to her every now and again but don’t give her false hope that you guys will get back together. After what you did to her it’s obvious you guys shouldn’t. You aren’t attracted to her and made her feel worse about herself than she already did. Maybe you guys can be friends in the future but don’t be too pushy.