Relationships

How To Reject A Guy With Class

Not being interested in someone doesn’t have to create an awkward situation. While it might be tempting to just flee, learning to handle rejecting a guy with grace is a crucial feminine social skill that helps everyone involved.

By Alina Clough3 min read
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We’ve all been there. He’s a nice guy, you’ve been having a decent conversation, but he’s just not someone you want to go on a date with. As he starts with the “Hey, can I ask you something?” you start to cringe and want nothing more than to wriggle away from the awkwardness of telling him no. Even worse, you might be tempted to punt the rejection down the road, either by caving into just one date or by telling yourself that maybe he just means he wants to go to dinner and a movie...as friends?