how do you let someone know that you don't feel the same way? because i don't have the balls when it comes to hurting peoples feelings 
try to avoid those common phrases a la "it's not you it's me", "let's just be friends" etc.
tell him that you've thought about this +
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+ and that it wasn't an easy decision to make because you really do like him, just not in THAT way. and that you understand if he's upset +
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+ and are willing to give him time to see how things develop and if he wants to stay in touch with you or not. idk though
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