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Handling this situation?
| Wed, 06-01-2005 - 6:45pm |
I met a very nice man from an OLD site last night. I liked his personality, but we are definitely not a match. He sent an email to me today stating that he hopes we can do it again. How do I respond without hurting his feelings?

Send an email, "on further reflection I don't think we are a good match. Please take this as final."
Send, block his email address. Never mind his feelings, he most likely has other prospects.
Treat him as you want to be treated... I would let him know that you think he's a wonderful man, and that you enjoyed his company, but don't think the two of you are a match as far as a relationship. A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down... (at least Mary Poppins thought so!)
Hope this helps. :)
Please take this as final
Why be that cold about it ? Sure if he comes back and tries to change her mind but not with the first email saying they aren't a match - that's not called for.
Why not "I enjoyed your company but I don't think a relationship between us would work. I hope you find what you're looking for"
MS
A man's got to do what a man's got to do.
A woman must do what he can't.

MSKerry
If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting... -- Les Brown
Nine times out of ten, someone will email back with comments, questions, etc. Best to cut communication off entirely with one shot.
Why waste people's time?
That amazes me too. Pride alone would prevent me from contacting someone who said "thanks but no thanks."