It can be tough to tell someone you’re not interested, whether saying it to the girl after the first date or a guy who randomly messaged you on Instagram.
You don’t want to hurt the other person’s feelings, but at the same time leading them on and giving them false hope is not a solution.
The same goes for ghosting them.
It’s important to be honest and clear about your feelings so that the other person can move on.
You can either be direct and just tell them that you’re not interested in dating them or you can try to let them down more easily by saying that you’re not ready for a relationship or that you’re already seeing someone else.
Whatever approach you take, it’s important to be polite and considerate of the other person’s feelings.
It’s also important to be firm in your decision. If you waver, the other person may get their hopes up and be even more hurt when you ultimately reject them.
If you need more ideas on how to tell someone you are not interested in dating them, here are 50 great examples that you can steal for yourself.
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How to Tell a Guy or Girl You’re Not Interested in Them?
1. Thanks for your message. I think you’re handsome, but this just isn’t what I’m looking for right now.
2. I’m sorry, but I don’t think this is going to work out.
3. You’re amazing and I had a great time with you, but I just think we want different things.
4. Hi, so I got your message and I appreciate you expressing interest, but I’m not interested.
5. Thank you for your interest, but I’m going to have to pass.
6. You seem like a great person, but I’m not interested in dating right now.
7. Hi, I had a good time with you but I don’t think we’re compatible in the long run.
8. Thanks for your texts, but I don’t think we’re a match.
9. Thank you for messaging me, but I don’t think we’re a good match.
10. Thank you for your message. I think you’re great, but I’m not looking for anything serious right now.
11. Hi, I think you’re wonderful, but I’m not ready to jump into a relationship right now. Thanks for understanding.
12. You’re amazing and I had a great time with you, but I think we want different things.
13. Unfortunately, I don’t see this going anywhere. We’re on two completely different paths right.
14. Thanks for texting me, but I’m not interested.
15. I had fun getting to know you, but unfortunately, I don’t think we’re compatible in the long run because we have different priorities.
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16. I had a great time with you, but I think we’re better off as friends.
17. I don’t want to lead you on, so I think it’s best if we don’t pursue this any further. Thanks for your understanding.
18. I’m flattered, but I’m not interested in dating right now.
19. It was great getting to know you, but I think we are looking for different things right now.
20. Hi, I’ve been doing some soul-searching and I realized that I’m not ready to date right now. I hope you can respect my decision and we can remain friends.
21. Hey! I wanted to let you know that I’ve been giving it some thought and I think it’s best if we don’t pursue anything further. Sorry about it.
22. Thanks for asking, but I’m not interested in a relationship right now.
23. Thanks for taking me out yesterday, but I think we’re looking for different things.
24. Thanks so much for the flowers, but I think we’re better off as friends.
25. I think it is best if we stay friends. I’m just not feeling it. Sorry.
26. I had a good time on our date, but I don’t think we’re right for each other.
27. I like you a lot, but I’m just not ready for a relationship right now.
28. I don’t think this is going to work out. You’re amazing and I’ve had such a great time, but this just isn’t what I’m looking for right now.
29. I think it would be best if we stopped seeing each other. I’m sorry to say this but I don’t think we’re compatible.
30. Sorry if I led you on, but I’m just not interested in anything serious right now.
31. I don’t want to string you along. Sorry, but I’m just not interested in dating right now.
32. Hi Mike, I wanted to thank you for asking me out on a date, but I’m going to have to pass.
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33. I’m sorry, I’ve been really busy lately so I will have to pass on your invitation.
34. Thank you for your messages, but I think we are better off as friends. Sorry!
35. It was really nice to meet you, but I didn’t feel a romantic connection. Wishing you all the best in your journey to find your forever person.
36. Our date was fun, but I think we are both looking for different things.
37. Thank you for being upfront with me about your feelings, but I don’t feel the same way.
38. I appreciated your honesty and vulnerability, but I don’t reciprocate your feelings. Thank you for being understanding.
39. I think we’re great as friends and I don’t want to ruin that by pursuing something that isn’t there.
40. You’re awesome, but this just isn’t what I’m looking for.
41. You’re a great person, but I’m not looking for a boyfriend right now.
42. I don’t think this is going to work out. I’m not feeling the connection that I was hoping for.
43. Thanks for your text, but I’m not interested. Sorry.
44. I appreciate you asking me out, but I am already seeing someone.
45. I just saw your message but unfortunately I do not feel the same way.
46. I’m sorry, but I am not interested in going out. I hope you can find someone who is a better match for you.
47. I saw your last text, but I am not interested in dating anyone right now. Sorry.
48. This is going to sound really bad, but I am just not that into you.
49. I appreciate all your efforts, but I am already dating someone.
50. Ouch, this one is tough. I think we both know that this will not work out.
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