Topic: If you like someone, who doesn't like you back,....
peggy122's photo
Sun 06/04/17 02:11 PM

Hi Peggy. It's good to see you..

Then it's just best to stay single.


Hi Lu! Good to seeyou too!flowerforyou

Im not clear about what you are referring to. It's better to remain single under what circumstances?

no photo
Sun 06/04/17 02:43 PM
Edited by lu_rosemary on Sun 06/04/17 02:50 PM


Hi Peggy. It's good to see you..

Then it's just best to stay single.


Hi Lu! Good to seeyou too!flowerforyou

Im not clear about what you are referring to. It's better to remain single under what circumstances?



It's pretty simple for me. I enjoy my freedom is what I meant..thank you.

peggy122's photo
Sun 06/04/17 02:56 PM



Hi Peggy. It's good to see you..

Then it's just best to stay single.


Hi Lu! Good to seeyou too!flowerforyou

Im not clear about what you are referring to. It's better to remain single under what circumstances?



It's pretty simple for me. I enjoy my freedom is what I meant..thank you.


Oh I understand and appreciate that outlook. I just couldnt understand the connection between your answer and the OP.

Thanks Lu :)

oouuuu's photo
Sun 06/04/17 03:09 PM
It doesn't matter I'll understand

mysticalview21's photo
Sun 06/04/17 04:01 PM

I am not referring to the termination of a serious relationship, Im talking about that early period in the first couple of conversations or dates with someone whether it be online or offline, when it is obvious to you that you are not attracted to the person but they are blatantly attracted to you.

Its so easy to be insensitive when we are the ones rejecting someone's romantic advances.

But when the tables are turned, and you are the one who is being rejected, how do you wish to be told or treated?

eg would you prefer they make it clear that they dont like you? Is it better if they say nothing, but just dont respond to your calls or the cliche speech about preferring to just be friends? etc





I do not believe... I have ever been insensitive ...to anyone ... I say how I feel polity and move on ...

I would rather have the truth and expect that from others ... and I with them or of course know going forward with them ... I believe if adults ...we both can handle the truth...



no photo
Sun 06/04/17 09:45 PM
story of our lives

are you going back to the one who loves you
or are you going back to the one you love
someone's gonna cry when they've known they lost you
someone's gonna thank the stars above .

no photo
Sun 06/04/17 09:56 PM
Peggy, just tell me straight up that you like Trevor more...

I can handle it. I have 10 gallons of ice cream in the freezer and am ready to binge eat while crying once you tell me.... tears

winking



On the serious side, it's tough but you need to say the truth as kindly as you can. Which is something I am not good at. My two cents.

no photo
Sun 06/04/17 10:04 PM
liking someone who will never like you back is torture therefore it will really be a kind act to stop anyone from feeling this misery by expressing it short and sweet :thumbsup:

peggy122's photo
Mon 06/05/17 09:59 AM

It doesn't matter I'll understand


You re very open minded oouuu . Thats awesome :)

peggy122's photo
Mon 06/05/17 10:06 AM


I am not referring to the termination of a serious relationship, Im talking about that early period in the first couple of conversations or dates with someone whether it be online or offline, when it is obvious to you that you are not attracted to the person but they are blatantly attracted to you.

Its so easy to be insensitive when we are the ones rejecting someone's romantic advances.

But when the tables are turned, and you are the one who is being rejected, how do you wish to be told or treated?

eg would you prefer they make it clear that they dont like you? Is it better if they say nothing, but just dont respond to your calls or the cliche speech about preferring to just be friends? etc






I do not believe... I have ever been insensitive ...to anyone ... I say how I feel polity and move on ...

I would rather have the truth and expect that from others ... and I with them or of course know going forward with them ... I believe if adults ...we both can handle the truth...








Well said Mystical! If both people behave like adults , it will make the process so much easier . Rejection wouldnt be taken as a personal attack that way

peggy122's photo
Mon 06/05/17 10:43 AM

story of our lives

are you going back to the one who loves you
or are you going back to the one you love
someone's gonna cry when they've known they lost you
someone's gonna thank the stars above .


One man's trash is another man's treasure is how the saying goes skeptical :)

peggy122's photo
Mon 06/05/17 10:50 AM

Peggy, just tell me straight up that you like Trevor more...

I can handle it. I have 10 gallons of ice cream in the freezer and am ready to binge eat while crying once you tell me.... tears

winking



On the serious side, it's tough but you need to say the truth as kindly as you can. Which is something I am not good at. My two cents.


you are too good for me 2em so I lowerered my sights to Trevor :smile:

and yes , the truth tempered with kindness is the best type of rejection I could hope for I think :)

peggy122's photo
Mon 06/05/17 10:52 AM

liking someone who will never like you back is torture therefore it will really be a kind act to stop anyone from feeling this misery by expressing it short and sweet :thumbsup:


I agree skeptical!

Tricia221's photo
Mon 06/05/17 12:29 PM
I think being honest is always the best way. I also think directly speaking to someone is important. Through text and no contact is just a very cowardly approach.

Tom4Uhere's photo
Mon 06/05/17 01:44 PM
I also think directly speaking to someone is important. Through text and no contact is just a very cowardly approach.

After someone is told and doesn't heed, No Contact is the ONLY approach.
Texting and taking calls or meeting up to discuss it only complicates everything. If it can't be let go by either party, that indicates there is something else in play.

soufiehere's photo
Mon 06/05/17 02:54 PM
Edited by soufiehere on Mon 06/05/17 02:55 PM
Well now, I do not have a lot of experience in not being wanted.
Not from an ego standpoint, just I seem to be so average that
I tick off less men than most.

However, I do recall getting an itch for someone who never
looked my way. Or had someone else.

Immediate disinterest on my part. Immediate.
Don't have to try, comes easy.
Oh and I have not had anyone break up with me but if they
did, a straight shooter would be appreciated.

Other than that, I think Voo-doo dolls all the way.

no1phD's photo
Mon 06/05/17 03:44 PM
It's always hard breaking up with someone you care about but it's even worse when they agree .. to stay in touch and then they don't..!!!.. it just makes you feel like you never really matter to them at all.. all the I love .you...we're for nothing. The bond the togetherness .. must have not meant anything !!at that point.. if the person can't even send a simple ..hello! how are you doing ??.just touching base

no photo
Mon 06/05/17 07:33 PM
I've always preferred a direct approach of being told they are not interested in any romantic interests on my part.

Least then I know not to waste any charm that I may be able to muster up for someone worthy of my advances to speak.

peggy122's photo
Wed 06/07/17 12:47 PM

I think being honest is always the best way. I also think directly speaking to someone is important. Through text and no contact is just a very cowardly approach.


If the couple has been dating for a while, I see the need for face to face contact but if the rejection is after a few interactions or date, meeting in person might actually be more humiliating for the victim in some cases .

But I get your overall point of showing consideration to the person. I respect that Triciaflowerforyou

peggy122's photo
Wed 06/07/17 12:50 PM

I also think directly speaking to someone is important. Through text and no contact is just a very cowardly approach.

After someone is told and doesn't heed, No Contact is the ONLY approach.
Texting and taking calls or meeting up to discuss it only complicates everything. If it can't be let go by either party, that indicates there is something else in play.


Agreed tom. In some cases, face to face contact can be counter productive to both parties moving on