I appreciate all the responses I've received.

I don't know how to add individual quotes, so I'll go down the list:

Sir Russell: "You made a mistake". Yes, I did....He was very upfront about His responsibilities and as this was my first real-time D/s relationship, I guess I was in a bit of a rush to gain lifestyle experience. I plan to be very careful with my gift in the future.

Wind Walker 25: "As long as we are honorable". As much as our relationship was dishonorable in many ways, the honorable thing to do is end it.

Tojo: "Sorry to hear- it's never easy": We met a few times a month as He lives only an hour away. No, it won't be easy as I've tried to broach the subject many times before.

TomofSweden: "I know a subbie brain doesn't work that way". Ok, you made me laugh....I hope that was intentional. You're correct..being a "subbie" can at times make it difficult to express yourself to a Dom, but I'll most likely go into "work" mode as I'm hardly submissive in that venue. Yes, He will be sad as will I. He has been a great friend.