Breaking up with GF of 4 years (serious)

[AznBB]

Hey all,

I don't usually post in here but am looking for some advice on how to go about this. Basically, I've been together with her for almost 4 years now and for the past several months to probably a year I haven't been really happy in the relationship. I have to sacrifice a lot of my time, friends, family, and money for her with little return or appreciation. She doesn't see this coming at all and will probably be extremely devastated (which is why I've been putting it off for so long). I'm pretty much all she has now too (also a reason why I've put it off). I've pretty much been staying in the relationship just because I don't wanna have to put her through the pain of a breakup. What's the best way of going about this so that it'll be easier on her? I'd prefer for at least SOME serious responses. Thanks

[Silvio Dante]

No good way to break up. Just tell her what you told us about her not giving back to you. Would be funny if she didn't care and your making things harder for yourself.

[AznBB]

I think I already know what I need to do, I just haven't mustered up the balls to do it...