Dating Advice: 7 tips to rejecting someone in a sensitive manner

We cannot always say yes to every person we meet. It often happens that no matter how nice a person is, you still might not get along with them or they just won't be "the one" for you and you have to simply let them down. And letting people down is not easy at all. Rejection is hard on people who get rejected as well as on people who reject them. It's very important to say no and let someone down without being rude and it's not as simple as it sounds.

Rejecting someone gently while keeping their emotions in mind and being sensitive towards them is a tough task because it only takes one little mistake to make it all go haywire. One mistake can make your rejection chaotic and crazy. So, if you've been running away from a confrontation because you can't let someone down easy, the first step would be to stop avoiding the situation because it's not going to disappear!

And now, to make things easier, here are some tips to let someone down gently:

1. It's very important to understand that you're being unfair to the other person if you haven't told them what's on your mind. You've been dragging them along while you have no plans of taking your relationship with them any further all this while and they have been emotionally invested in it. This is why it is very crucial to be upfront about your feeling with the other person without any delay whatsoever. Remember that the longer you wait, the more hurt they will be!

2. Never let someone down or end things with someone you've been in a relationship with via phone or text unless you're in a long-distance relationship. Getting closure is as important for them as it is for you so, don't deny them the opportunity to get the closure that they deserve.

3. Don't focus on their mistakes and the reasons why it didn't work and all the other negative aspects of your relationship. Simply focus on the positives and how it can open up new doors for both of you and the good memories you shared would be a better or rather a more positive way to end things.

4. Avoid making up excuses and lies in order to make things easier for you and your partner. Truth has a way of coming around and when it does it will leave your partner hurt and angry and it may even jeopardize any relationship you share in the future, be it friendship or anything else. Moreover, it often happens that your partner can tell if you're lying and it only adds more insult to the injury and makes things worse for them.

5. Breakups are tough even if you were in a casual fling or whatever it may be. But it's important to ensure that when you let someone down, you don't leave anything lingering. You don't want them to live with hopes that things might turn around in the future. Ensure that you end things with immense clarity and make your stance very clear to them.

6. After you end things with a person, it's essential to give that person some space and let them heal. Don't expect them to immediately jump into a friendship with you because it might end up in a disaster. You do not want them to constantly struggle with their feelings just to keep you happy.

7. After letting someone down, you need to absolutely avoid jumping in bed with them. It's very easy to get back with your ex or simply hook up with your old fling but this only complicates things and makes them messy. Avoid making this messy mistake.