In the interesting world of dating and relationships, sometimes you have a gut feeling you don't want to keep dating the other person. Perhaps they share an outlook radically different from yours, or you suspect the other person is a 'player,' or any other quality you could not tolerate. So, how do you keep them from calling you or expecting that you'll call them?
It usually works to say, "Sorry, I'm busy." You may have to do this several times. We do want to be gentle, don't we?
When I was a teenager, I wasn't all that popular, but this one guy whom I dated once kept calling and even showing up at my front door, sometimes with friends. I got tired of this quickly and finally blurted out, "I only go out with guys who drive Cadillacs!" I suppose it was NOT nice but I was desperate. I never again saw him.
Please, oh, please, share with us some of the "dropping" lines you've said or heard about!
I have just been honest with them, although gentle and kind in my delivery. I don't think in these situations any words will ever make it easier...for anyone. Lately, I just tell them that I am quite happy being single and not interested in dating anyone at this time, which is the truth.
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