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I flirted and he got the wrong idea -- how do I let him down easy?

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Question - (14 August 2010) 2 Answers - (Newest, 14 August 2010)
A male United States age 30-35, *aps writes:

So I met this guy online (he's My friend's friend) and we chatted on facebook,texted each other and skyped and really got to know each other, and i really, REALLY do not like him...i mean he is nice..but he is extremely clingy and annoying,and is sooooo not my type. I don't want to hurt him,but i also don't want to go on a date with him :(

According to my friend,i led him on,i mean i guess i did,but like i am a huge flirt,and can't help it,how can stop this...like when he said i was cute,i didn't know what to say so i would just be like "thanks,your cute too" and just stuff like that.

So to sum up my questions:

How can i tell him that i don't like him, I don't want to go on a date with him, and i kinda only wanna be friends,without hurting him?

and

How can i stop being such a flirt and leading people on that i don't like?...what kind of things should i say to certain compliments? (i hope i don't sound conceded)

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A reader, anonymous, writes (14 August 2010):

Alright, I think you should tell him that just want to be friends with him. Give him a reason that you are not ready to go a date with him. For example, you can tell him that you don't usually date with guys that you meet online. Or something like that.

You should also tell him that he's not your type as you say. This may hurt his feelings, but it is one of the best ways to let him know.

Good luck!

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A male reader, Cerberus_Raphael Sweden +, writes (14 August 2010):

Cerberus_Raphael agony auntWell, you should worry about your flirting problem first otherwise you might just lead him on again whilst trying to let him down nicely.

Do you know why you feel a need to flirt? Does it make you feel confident somehow? In the bible, Humility is the virtue that opposes Pride. You may or may not be religious but it is wise to take knowledge from wherever you can, so that you may grow. Humility is the answer here. Try not to say anything to someone you don't feel anything towards so as not to lead them on.

If someone you don't really like says: "You're cute" then just politely say thanks, no need for anymore than that.

Now about this guy. Just tell him you're sorry if you gave him the wrong impression and then tell him that you're just not interested in him in that way.

I hope that helps

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