As fun as dating can be, you dread the time when you stop and realize that you don’t see a future with them. It’s that awk moment where you feel bad to reject someone and absolutely hate confrontation (so instead we freak out, crack a joke and change the subject STAT.)
So, we asked guys to answer the ultimate question – How to reject a guy? Cause, let’s talk facts: You’re not going to date someone (or continue going on dates with someone) that you don’t like, and probably need to get accustomed to rejecting someone so let’s start taking notes on how to reject a guy nicely.
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Guys spill the tea on how to reject a guy:
“Just being adults about it. Don’t be mean, but don’t waste each other’s time either. Just politely and maturely say you’re not interested, for whatever reason, and that’s okay. Then, slowly cut contact so there’s no hope since it’s the idea of hope that kills the most really.” – Hassan, 24
“We can’t date. I value you much more as a friend. After we break up, things won’t be the same. I hope you understand.” – Abdullah, 23
“Our friendship has grown stronger than our relationship would. Dating you would only jeopardize it.” – Hussain, 24
“Being straightforward and honest about it. Tell him you have no interest in them so he can be off the hook. Tell him you can’t do this and won’t ever feel the same way. You could say something like, ‘Unfortunately, I don’t feel the same about you and it won’t make sense to do something my heart isn’t into.'” – Virat, 28
“You’re like my best friend and I wouldn’t want to ruin that.” – Josh, 29
“I’m gonna have to respectfully decline cause as beautiful as you are, I need to be extremely connected with someone before hooking up or dating.” – Khaled, 24
“Based on our current life situations, our paths do not cross.” – Atif, 24
“Being rejected is commonly known as a hurtful experience, but this could be changed by being straightforward and honest and not wasting time trying not to hurt the receiver, so saying something like “I’m not interested.” Simple and straightforward.” – Ryan, 21
So, there you go folks, turns out, it really is that *simple*.
Disclaimer: The names have been changed to ensure anonymity.*