How do I break up with my boyfriend that threatens to kill himself?

I want to be single, and I don't know how to break that to my boyfriend. I told him if he messes up one more time, it's going to be over for good. But, he said he's never going to break up with me and I can't break up with him because he said he will kill himself. I've never felt so confused, depressed, and frustrated in my life. Please help


- MarissaHow do I break up with my boyfriend that threatens to kill himself?
His suicide threats are a very unfair way to manipulate you into staying with him, even though you're miserable. This is a method of controlling you, through your own guilt and fear of what he might do if you leave. This may be an idle threat, but it may not.





If you are serious about wanting to leave him, you need to let his family know what he is saying. Let them know that you don't want to be with him anymore, but you are concerned about his safety and well-being. Tell them that they need to be aware of the situation and, if he has a history of depression or suicide attempts, they can find the appropriate psychological counseling or treatment for him.





Don't make yourself responsible for him - this is cruel and manipulative. We are only responsible for our own actions and behavior. And keep in mind that ';emotional blackmail'; can often turn into other forms of control, such as physical abuse.





His threat is working - you're still with him. Don't stay in a miserable situation because you feel responsible for him.How do I break up with my boyfriend that threatens to kill himself?
I would say, get together a few people he knows and trusts (friends, parents, teachers, whatever) and break up with him with them around... so then right after, when hes at his most emotionally fragile, he will have people to watch him/comfort him until he is better.
Break up with him, he is not going to kill himself. Do what's right for you, not him.
***** him, dump him, and live on as you should...