How to Make a Guy Stop Bothering You

Tell him quickly, and tell him the truth., Give him some time to have his feelings about it, but don't get into talking about "Why" you're not interested., Exit stage left., Make it a clean break., Always speak well of him to others.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Tell him quickly

    It doesn't have to be a long conversation.

    Say something like "Look, I'm really flattered that you like me, and I feel uncomfortable saying this, but the feeling isn't mutual."
  2. Step 2: and tell him the truth.

    Anything you say can lead to hurt feelings, and isn't likely to go over well. , Don't overstay.

    As soon as he's had time to express his sadness or anger, simply say that it's time for you to go, and wish him the best. , It's really important not to lead him on and say things that might lead him to think that there's a chance some day. , Gossiping, or bad mouthing another person never leads to anything positive.

    Do not pretend you want to 'be friends'.

    It's very painful for him if he does not have a lot of self esteem.

    He'd probably continue hoping you'd turn around.
  3. Step 3: Give him some time to have his feelings about it

  4. Step 4: but don't get into talking about "Why" you're not interested.

  5. Step 5: Exit stage left.

  6. Step 6: Make it a clean break.

  7. Step 7: Always speak well of him to others.

Detailed Guide

It doesn't have to be a long conversation.

Say something like "Look, I'm really flattered that you like me, and I feel uncomfortable saying this, but the feeling isn't mutual."

Anything you say can lead to hurt feelings, and isn't likely to go over well. , Don't overstay.

As soon as he's had time to express his sadness or anger, simply say that it's time for you to go, and wish him the best. , It's really important not to lead him on and say things that might lead him to think that there's a chance some day. , Gossiping, or bad mouthing another person never leads to anything positive.

Do not pretend you want to 'be friends'.

It's very painful for him if he does not have a lot of self esteem.

He'd probably continue hoping you'd turn around.

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