Rejection is never fun for anyone (at least, it shouldn’t be). You’re telling someone they aren’t good enough or you’re being told that you’re unlikeable. It’s hard to take it the right way and it’s hard to do it the right way, so here’s some tips just in case you find yourself in the aftermath of a date where there is just no connection!
DON’T
1.Put it off
As soon as you aren’t feeling it, say something. The longer you wait, the harder it gets.
2. Avoid
Don’t just keep telling them you’re busy every time they ask you to hang out, they’re just going to keep asking.
3. Lie
Don’t bother saying that your grandma is sick or you’re moving, you’ll probably get caught in your own lie soon enough.
4. Fake interest
Don’t end the date like you just had the best time ever, avoid the first day kiss and give a disinterested wave.
5. Try to be friends
If they aren’t dating material, they probably aren’t friends material.
6. Take back your rejection
Even if they text you again and again and beg you for another chance, it would just be weird.
DO!
1.Send them a well thought out text
This is especially true if it’s someone you barely know, there is no reason to break the news in person and get stuck in awkward emotions.
2.Be honest
If you just didn’t feel a connection, say that. If you think you’re too busy right now and you’re just not interested, say that.
3. Ignore them if they persist.
When you send them the honest and nice text about how you’re just not interested, ignore them if they keep texting you about the why’s and how’s and what if’s.
4. Stick to your intuition.
If you had a bad time on the date or just didn’t like them, stay honest with yourself. Even if they try to talk you out of it or you get lonely, do stick with your gut.
Rosie Culture 
I agree with all your DOs and DON’Ts.
😉 it’ll be helpful to many 😉
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Thank you 🙂
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Such a great post – I completely agree with don’t lie, probably the worst thing you can do! x
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Thank you! Yea lying just digs yourself into a deeper hole haha
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I love that you included no 3 in your do list. Some people have mastered the art of persisting which can be annoying 😁
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Thanks 🙂 unfortunately, I think that’s the most important one lol people often persist and it’s awkward
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Very awkward 😀
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It’s sure not easy. Just imagine if one is been rejected.. Sucks. But fact is, its way better than leading a person on. I do all the dos and donts, but the donts(No 1). Some people just never take one serious no matter how many times its repeated. Sighs
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It’s hard not to put it off because you don’t want to hurt someone so you put it off and put it off but it really is the worst thing you can do. It is better to just get it over with!
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Yea
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Great list.
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Thank you 🙂
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Thank you sooo much 🙂 I’ll get to it as soon as possible!
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These are extremely important tips. You should definitely follow your intuition. If you’re not into that person don’t force it or you just might regret it later!
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Thank you 🙂 Sometimes it’s hard when you’re lonely to listen to your gut, but you’re right – you will probably regret it later!
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Excellent advice.
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Thank you 🙂
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I think the issue with rejection is when something falls in the gray area…when you don’t hate them, but just don’t like them ENOUGH. That’s when it’s hard because you just don’t really have a great reason other than gut instinct.
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Yes you put that perfectly! It’s so hard to explain to someone when it’s a gray area like that, but that often is the case.
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It would be nice if people could be direct and honest – period.
🙂
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I totally agree haha
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Great advice. Honesty is always the best policy.
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Thank you! I agree 🙂
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