An uncomfortable situtation

[VEight]

Hello! I'll cut straight to the point, I need advice with my current relationships that has lasted a little more than a year. My girlfriend E, was originally one of my very close friends that I had known from school at least a year prior to us dating. She honestly really complements my attitude and personality most of the time and we share many of the same interests such as music and movies. I really thought she was perfect for me for the longest time, however my feelings have waned slowly but surely, she is rather clingy and jealous. Her constant needyness and jealousy has distracted me from my school work, and I've cut off ties with many of my close friends due to this childish jealousy as well.
I wish I could just make it easy and end the relationship but still maintain a decent friendship. Me being a 17 year old boy I have my whole life ahead of me and would rather not make such a serious decision at such a young age. She has had an incredibly difficult home life growing up and I can attribute the clingyness to this. E is a great person it's just that I've been having these thoughts for a while now and doubt they will go away.
My question is, is there any way I could make a break up any easier? I'm already incredibly sad because of me losing my feelings, and still wish to remain friends.

[orchadork]

First I love Deadmau5

Second, I believe this is hard for you, It was hard for me. But ultimately it could go either way. When I broke up with my Ex, I just did a kind of "rip the bandaid off" type thing. She told me she was going to break up with me later that week anyway, just didn't know how to do it. We're friends now, but it all depends on how you approach the situation, and how she takes it. I can't give you a definite answer to your question, sorry dude.

[xlBitterSweetlx]

Well, if her jealousy and needyness are the only negative things to your relationship, I think that if you talk to her about it - that you get that she is afraid to lose you (I presume this is the reason) but you need to give each other space in order to be on good terms and feel comfortable around each other - if that is what you want.
If you are absolutely sure you've lost your feelings for her completely, just try to explain to her how YOU feel - don't be like "this is seriously getting annoying" and accuse her of doing what she is doing, but try to express rather how it makes you feel and definitely show her that you understand or she will take it as if you're blaming her blindly. And then tell her something like.. that you appreciate her a lot and don't want to lose her as a friend & you feel like it's better that way for both of you.

[ImagineRepublicCity]

I know it sounds tough but first off, you shouldn't stall it. Just do it. The more you think about it, the worse you'll feel, and you will feel better afterwards, I'm sure of it. I suppose you'll just have to stress out the fact that
1. You really do want to be friends.
2. The relationship is shaking up your life.
Rather than using shitty lines like "Its not you, it's me" is bad bad bad. When you break up, you should give her a bit of time, because if she's clingy, it might not be easy for her to forget. Give it about a week or so, and after that, talk to her. If you don't, your relation between you and her may sway a bit more than you want, and I know you still want to be friends with her, so you have to make a bit of effort with that. I wish you all the best. c:

[maniamsmart]

I can't stress it more than enough as I've already done in other threads. Honesty is the number one key to any relationship, friendship, and even a healthy life without any regrets. Share your feelings with her and be honest. Even if she may not like what you have to say, she'll appreciate your honesty and appreciate that you care enough to tell her the truth. If I was her, I would want to know the truth to improve myself, and to perhaps make my connection with you better. If she really is a true friend, she'll take your thoughts and care for them.