Is there a good way to break up with someone?

I had a couple of dates with a guy... he's nice & all but I'm not feeling the spark whereas he is... I'm finding him quite childish but initially I thought that was down to nerves but the childishness hasn't faded... I don't want to lead him on but don't want to continue dating him... how do I let him down gently? I don't want to ghost him either, I've been ghosted myself & it isn't nice...

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newgirl · 56-60, F

Tell him the truth. I typically will say something like - "I'm sorry but I don't feel a romantic connection with you. I wish you the best". And then just end it at that, no need to give a bunch of reasons why you're not feeling it. The sooner you have that conversation the better, so he's not continuing to think all is good.