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roses (f)
How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« on: March 11, 2006, 08:57 PM »

quick question. I 'm not sure how to say no to " boy friends" who want to take the friendship further. I mean "no " as in to say "I don't think this can work, I don't think  u are my match" . I try to respect people's feelings that is why it is difficult 4 me. besides I don't want to spoil the friendship . Embarrassed
thanks.
Seun (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #1 on: March 11, 2006, 09:34 PM »

Rejection always leads to hurt feelings.  You can just be honest and say what you feel and hope he understands or at least appreciates your honesty.  But you don't need to close the door of possibility completely, do you?  People change, you know.
Grizzly (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #2 on: March 12, 2006, 11:31 AM »

Quick answer, just tell him, , but it could get awry x-persia-ly if u dealing wid a nut case.
Rhodalyn (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #3 on: March 13, 2006, 12:01 AM »

i always go like this [i]is not that i don't like you or anything, I'm just not ready for relationship[/i] but in truth i mean to say you aint my kind of g u y Cheesy Cheesy
venice (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #4 on: March 22, 2006, 02:16 PM »

i don't think it will be easy, be honest as mentioned i don't think you'll regret it
reyes4eva (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #5 on: March 22, 2006, 02:19 PM »

How do u tell a guy?
Cheat on him  with his Dad and he will get the message without bothering u ever again
Rhodalyn (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #6 on: March 22, 2006, 02:20 PM »

 Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy don't be mean Cheesy Cheesy
segeonline (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #7 on: February 06, 2007, 05:57 PM »

You know what baby girl?i know its very hard to let out that kind of message, Just tell him you have a lot of things on your mind at the moment and you need some space for a while, i am sure he will understand and eventually leave if he waits long enough and you still havent returned, trust me, segun
diyobdw (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #8 on: February 06, 2007, 06:10 PM »

Quote from:  link=topic=8227.msg238930#msg238930 date=1142204494
i always go like this [i]is not that i don't like you or anything, I'm just not ready for relationship[/i] but in truth i mean to say you aint my kind of g u y Cheesy Cheesy
Nice one -Rhodalyn & segeonline but not all of them understand coded words like that.don't be amazed if he shows up months later and ask again Grin lol

I gues it ok to be nice but be sure he get the message!
reading between the lines is not a general human feature! Wink
1k001 (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #9 on: February 10, 2007, 01:21 AM »

oh the naivety! Now that there's opportunity to break hearts, break oh. Because when your turn come, there'll be no mercy. I can assure you that much.
Seun (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #10 on: February 11, 2007, 08:07 AM »

Only if she hangs out with people beings like you!  Angry

You can minimize the hurt, but you can't eliminate it.  Who knows, he might be a useful ally tommorrow.
tenik (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #11 on: February 11, 2007, 11:00 AM »

don't hurt, be sincere, make friends and don't give wrong impressions, don't  try to get too close if you don't want a relationship. share some other interests in business, career, dreams and so on,  Be plain, if he truly loves you he will resort to what you have to offer him which is friendship,  then things will sure happen when its meant to be Grin
okwosi
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #12 on: February 12, 2007, 02:53 PM »

just tell him u're into a very serious relationship. he will not like to be an assitant boyfriend and for that reson he'll let u be.
angelchi (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #13 on: February 12, 2007, 03:00 PM »

him go feel bad bt u need to tell the bobo.
RuuDie (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #14 on: February 13, 2007, 11:28 AM »


@ roses,

honey, there ain't no way that u're not going to break hearts or hurt feelings ,  that's just life for you! right now, u might not be aware of it, but unconsciously, u've hurt loads a' people ,  but does that change who u are? definitely not!

so if there are guys milling around u that u don't want, then tell point-blank that u don't want to have nada 2 do with 'em - u could tell 'em rudely or muster 'nuff guile 2  be nice, it's all good; but the important thang is that u let 'em get the message and let 'em know that u're dead-pan serious,  else u'll never know no peace, 4 they'll just keep coming back and that girl, can be very infuriating!

do what u gotta do girl ,  most importantly though, do what's good for you!
OpeLovely (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #15 on: March 02, 2007, 03:10 PM »

He will get hurt, no doubt about it. But give him time to deal with his emotions and even if he yells at you, take it all in good stride. After some time, try to be his friend. By the, time would have healed his wound. Its not easy but one day, it will work out.
RuuDie (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #16 on: March 02, 2007, 04:55 PM »

@ Opelovely

from ur views i can tell u are a very lovely person with nice caring Thoughts 4 people, but if 4 any reason u're going to break-up with a guy, never ,  never, ever go back & say u want y'all 2 be friends just cause u want to help soothe his hurt , xcept that bother is moi, d pope or Jesus Christ; he's going to read ur intentions wrong ,  best u break-up with a guy & let him be - with time he'll get over it & move on; take it from a bro. who knows a whole about this gettin hurt business !!!      Wink
jaybaby (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #17 on: March 02, 2007, 09:29 PM »

Jus Say I'm not INTERESTED Period---Which  kian feelinz r u hurting?
mukina2 (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #18 on: March 02, 2007, 09:32 PM »

gaybaby thank God my brother can never know you Grin Grin Tongue Tongue Tongue
lysaa (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #19 on: March 02, 2007, 09:37 PM »

 Lips sealed  Lips sealed  Lips sealed  Lips sealed  Huh
2fine4u (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #20 on: March 02, 2007, 10:19 PM »

change ur ph#, nah am just kiddin Undecided
am in same predicament too and i always end up leadin him on but not on purpose. i wish i can grow the ballz to let guys kno upfront that i don't be feelin them then my life will be so much better
Busta (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #21 on: March 02, 2007, 11:21 PM »

try this . .

baby, there's something we need to talk about.
It is not u but me. . .
I ain't feeling u like that anymore
best u let me go now before its too late
and i hope u find someone that will make u verrrryyy happy
that person ain't just me.

Grin Cheesy Grin
Free (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #22 on: March 03, 2007, 12:41 AM »

i dnt think there is really a way of doing that
without hurtin their feelings Undecided
jaybaby (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #23 on: March 03, 2007, 05:36 AM »

Quote from: Busta on March 02, 2007, 11:21 PM
try this . .

baby, there's something we need to talk about.


 Grin Cheesy Grin

Baby Ke sm1 U'v never even said YES 2--U wan begin call am BABY? Shocked Shocked Shocked
lysaa (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #24 on: March 03, 2007, 05:37 PM »

i wonder o. . . that would hurt the guy the more. Any better alternative?. . ; this is a really serious matter because not everyone including guys have that balls to tell the opposite that he/she is not interested.
ugodaniel (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #25 on: March 03, 2007, 06:13 PM »

Just give him one last free fcuk, then as he's getting ready to leave. Tell him this da last time you guys are going to be this close.

Shocked Shocked Grin Grin

white`Nkem (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #26 on: March 03, 2007, 08:31 PM »

Quote from: ugodaniel on March 03, 2007, 06:13 PM
Just give him one last free fcuk, then as he's getting ready to leave. Tell him this da last time you guys are going to be this close.

 Shocked Shocked Grin Grin



dang, u such a playa
RuuDie (m)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #27 on: March 05, 2007, 12:15 PM »

Quote
Just give him one last free fcuk, then as he's getting ready to leave. Tell him this da last time you guys are going to be this close.


Just d sorta thing u'll get from a guy ,  why do we always have 2 go back 4 a last fcuk anyway?
jaybaby (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #28 on: March 06, 2007, 12:17 PM »

Abi
lysaa (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #29 on: March 08, 2007, 05:59 PM »

u guys are full of crap, this girl is serious here. SOS please!!!!!
ejura981 (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #30 on: March 13, 2007, 11:04 AM »

If you tell him yes,he'd cry for joy.
If you tell him no, he'd cry in pain.
Any which way, they'd be tears.
Do what you gota do.
katency (f)
Re: How Do I Tell A Boy I'm Not Interested Without Hurting Feelings?
« #31 on: March 21, 2007, 11:07 AM »

You can't please him and displease yourself so tell him your mind,but in a decent way e.g well am not really ready for a relationship or i want to focus more on my studies or i need some emotional brake for now e .t .c
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