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.

There are ways to get out of the date without it being too awkward. Here are some tips:

Plan it to be short. A drink, a cup of coffee, a walk in the park with your dogs, these are all dates that would take less than an hour. No more four hour first dates.

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.

For me, no desert. If you’ve had enough of the date, don’t agree to more.

Let him know if he’s rude. If he offends you, it’s ok to let him know you’re not interested. If in the first 20 minutes, for example, he asked who you’re hooking up with, respond by saying: “None of your business! I’m honestly not interested in hooking up with anyone right now. ” No matter what you do, a jerk will be a jerk.

Don’t say you’ll call. Don’t say you’ll call if you’re not going to call. It is perfectly alright 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.

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2 Comments

  1. Posted October 1, 2007 at 5:09 pm | Permalink

    Geez! Can’t I just fake a collapsed lung?

  2. Posted October 1, 2007 at 8:29 pm | Permalink

    As long as its graceful.

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