How to break up with my boyfriend so it doesnt hurt him badly?

i had feelings for him, but now i dont. please help just an easy way to break up?How to break up with my boyfriend so it doesnt hurt him badly?
the best way, although this seems harsh is to meet up, have a small convo and then tell him straight off, it just hurts more if you beat about the bush as he will know what is coming and it just makes that gutted/worried feeling last a lot longer than it needs toHow to break up with my boyfriend so it doesnt hurt him badly?
just tell him you don't want to go out with him anymore,he might be hurt whatever you say but there`s no point in going out with him out of pity.the sooner you dump him the sooner both of you can get on with your life's!