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Dating Tips: Six Ways To End A Date Gracefully
He didn't hold the door; that's the one thing your date must do. Or, maybe he reminds you of your ex or maybe he just disgusts you. Whatever it is, it's been 45 minutes and you already can't stand this guy.
He didn’t hold the door; that’s the one thing your date must do. Or, maybe he reminds you of your ex or maybe he just disgusts you. Whatever it is, it’s been 45 minutes and you already can’t stand this guy.
Below are tips on getting out of a date like this without it being too awkward, no matter what the problem.
Planning a short date. A walk in the park with your dogs, a cup of coffee, a quick drink, these are all dates that will take less than an hour. First dates should never last four hours.
There’s somewhere you need to be. Make it known. If before even going on the date, or within the first few minutes you have hesitation about this guy, mention a friend’s birthday party you need to go to later. Don’t make it a big deal, just make it believable.
Desert? None for me. If you want the date to be over, don’t agree to more.
If he’s rude, let him know. Total jerks will be total jerks no matter what you do, but it’s ok to be clear you’re not interested if he offends you. For example, if in the first 20 minutes he asks you who you’ve been hooking up with, you can respond casually, “None of your business! I’m not looking to hook up with anyone right now.”
Don’t say you’ll call. Don’t say you’ll call if you’re not going to call. It is perfectly ok to say that it was nice to meet him and that you wish him the best. He’ll get the point and hopefully not call you!
A handshake. The perfect indication that there will not be another date. No need to get too intimate with a hug or a kiss if you don’t like him.
More dating tips can be found on the DatingTales.net online dating guide.