Would you believe a person if they broke up with you and told you it wasn't you it was them?

If you want to try and save the friendship be honest with him. The last time I got the "it's not you, it's me/I'm just not ready for a relationship right now" line, I was disappointed, but understanding, and we stayed on friendly terms. However, when I saw her 3 weeks later with a new guy that understanding turned into pain and anger. Not because she didn't want to be with me, but because she didn't respect me enough to tell me the truth. If you care for him at all, (just friends or more) he deserves your honesty.