Deep breath...and exhale.

You can say what you mean,
You can say yes, no, maybe, not right now.
There is no need to leave anything hanging in the air.

Don't worry about hurting my feelings. Those are mine to deal with.
I am more than capable of dealing with my shit, fighting my battles and healing myself.

Just be you, be honest and open about what you want, you are the most important person in YOUR life, articulate your shit, get clear about it.

My life is full. I spend my days grafting hard towards my goals, healing myself so nobody ever has to shoulder my burdens, and that takes up so...