Ryann, a 17-year old in Virginia, has a problem that almost all teenagers face - the love of their life is not the most favorite person of their parents.  "I have been going out with David for almost two years.  We don't go anywhere together much since he is always working but when he gets off, we have the best time of our life together.  But some time ago he gave me the hickys and my mom don't trust him any more.  However, I am still in love with him but I want to let him go.  I don't want to go out with a boy that my mom don't trust but he lives right next door, so I don't know how to break up with him.  Please help," she asks.  (Related article:  When should you breakup?)

I know you are in such a tricky situation, but if that is what is good for you, then you must do it.  The right way to handle a breakup is to be direct and honest with him.  Just tell him that you do not think that you two have a future together and it is best that you end the relationship.  Since you also happen to be next door neighbors, clearly it is not a good idea to be mean and nasty.  In fact you can continue to be good neighbors/friends but in any case you both must puruse new relationships.  Here are a few helpful articles on how to breakup and move on.

How to breakup without hurting your partner?

Finding happiness after breakup

Learn from each breakup

Clean breakup techniques

An elegant way to breakup

Breakup and move on