Saying no to a date.

FueledByAisling

I'm a bit stuck here, a guy I've only recently met has asked me out but I really don't have any interest in him or dating at the moment. How can I let him down politely?

Polloloca

"Im working, sorry".

Orim

Truthfully.

Stops any crossed messages. It mightn't be the nicest but a quick rejection is better then thinking he has a chance if x,y or z happens.

The Big Red Button

"Thanks, but I'm not interested in dating at the moment."

cantdecide

Male perspective:

"You're lovely but sorry, I don't want to go into it but at the moment, things are just pretty complicated for me so I have to say no".

ElleEm

FueledByAisling wrote: »

I'm a bit stuck here, a guy I've only recently met has asked me out but I really don't have any interest in him or dating at the moment. How can I let him down politely?

Just tell him this out straight. You appreciate the offer/ are flattered etc. but you really don't wanna date anyone right now. He will most likely appreciate the honesty, instead of the silly brush offs of "I'm working/ washing my hair, etc.".

Earthhorse

Tell him that you're flattered but don't feel that way about him. I wouldn't mention the fact that you're not interested in anyone at the moment, he might not hear you properly if you include that bit of information.

Ella

I actually told someone a while ago that they looked like my ex and I just couldn’t do it. It worked

starlit

Just be honest with him. No point going on a date with someone you have no interest in unless you like to be friends with him maybe.

Though if you didn't want to go that far then best to just let him down gently but be honest that you aren't interested in him or in dating in general or that be honest for what ever reason you haven't an interest in him.

FueledByAisling

thanks for all your advise guys, never really been asked out before so started to panic and said ' Yeah maybe!' to him I'll just have to break it to him tomorrow, oh teenage woes..

Augmerson

FueledByAisling wrote: »

I'm a bit stuck here, a guy I've only recently met has asked me out but I really don't have any interest in him or dating at the moment. How can I let him down politely?

Jaysus, some of us can't get the time of day and your turning them down as you like? *Seething jealously emoticon*

Wibbs

Not really a Ladies Lounge thread. Likely to be a magnet for silliness too. If you're looking for relationship advice in the future FueledByAisling the folks in the Relationship Issues are a good bet. Hope it goes well anyway.