67 Ways to Tell a Girl You Don’t Want to Date

You were hanging out with a girl from your work or school. She’s nice, and fun, and you get along well. Then, things take an unexpected turn.

Maybe you sent mixed signals without intending to. Maybe you met up for drinks one night and ended up sleeping with her without considering the implications. Perhaps, you just suddenly realized she is not the right fit for you.

You find yourself wrestling with confusion and guilt. You’re worried about hurting her feelings, damaging your friendship, or making things awkward. You fear that she might misinterpret your actions or think you led her on.

The thing is, it’s okay not to want to date someone, even if they’re interested in you. It’s also okay to change your mind or make a mistake.

What’s important is how you handle the situation now. How do you communicate your feelings without causing unnecessary hurt?

Here are some examples of how you can turn the girl down if you are not interested in dating her.

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How to Tell a Girl You Don’t Want to Date?

1. “I’ve really enjoyed spending time with you, but I think I’d like to keep our relationship platonic.”

2. “You’re a wonderful person, but I don’t think we’re looking for the same thing.”

3. “I feel like I jumped into this too quickly, and I need to take a step back.”

4. “I really value our friendship and don’t want to risk losing that by dating.”

5. “I’ve been doing some self-reflection and I think I’m not ready for a relationship right now.”

6. “I think we’re better off as friends.”

7. “I don’t want to lead you on because I don’t see us as more than friends.”

8. “I enjoy our relationship, but not in a romantic way.”

9. “We have a great connection, but I don’t have romantic feelings for you.”

10. “I respect you too much to pretend that I feel something I don’t.”

11. “You deserve someone who can give you their all, and that’s not me at this moment.”

12. “I thought I was ready for a relationship, but it turns out that I’m not.”

13. “I think you’re great, but the chemistry isn’t there for me.”

14. “Our time together has been fun, but I don’t see a future for us romantically.”

15. “I’ve realized that I’m not in a place to be dating anyone right now.”

16. “We have fun together, but I think it’s best if we just stay friends.”

17. “I don’t want to ruin our friendship by pursuing something more.”

18. “I need some time to focus on myself and can’t commit to a relationship right now.”

19. “I value our friendship too much to complicate it with dating.”

20. “I’m at a point in my life where I need to be single.”

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21. “You’re really great, but I don’t think we’re compatible in a romantic sense.”

22. “I’ve given it some thought and I think we should just be friends.”

23. “I need to concentrate on myself right now and can’t be in a relationship.”

24. “I don’t want to hurt you, but I don’t see us as more than friends.”

25. “It’s not fair to you for me to continue this when I don’t feel the same way.”

26. “I think we should stay friends, but nothing more.”

27. “I’m not able to give you the kind of relationship you deserve right now.”

28. “You’re a fantastic person, but I don’t see us together in a romantic way.”

29. “I’ve enjoyed our time together, but I think we should keep things as they are.”

30. “I think we’re looking for different things in a relationship.”

31. “I don’t want to give you false hope when I can’t commit to something more.”

32. “You deserve someone as excited about you as you are about them, and I’m not that person.”

33. “I see us as friends and don’t want to complicate that.”

34. “I’ve realized I’m not emotionally available for a relationship right now.”

35. “I think it’s better if we keep our relationship professional.”

36. “I have a lot going on in my life, and I can’t add a relationship to the mix.”

37. “I feel like we’re moving in different directions in life.”

38. “You’re a wonderful person, but my feelings for you are purely platonic.”

39. “I really need to focus on my career/studies right now, and I can’t give you the attention you deserve.”

40. “I don’t think we have the same expectations about where this is going.”

41. “You’re great, but I don’t feel the romantic spark that I’m looking for.”

42. “I think it’s best for both of us if we remain friends.”

43. “I don’t think a romantic relationship would be right for us.”

44. “I don’t want to keep you from finding someone who can give you what you want.”

45. “I need space and time for myself, and I can’t dedicate that to a relationship.”

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46. “I don’t want to hurt you or lead you on, so it’s best if we just stay friends.”

47. “I don’t want to ruin our friendship by complicating things with romance.”

48. “You deserve someone who is fully available emotionally, and that’s not me at the moment.”

49. “I think we work better as friends than as a couple.”

50. “I think I need to work on myself before I can be in a relationship.”

51. “You deserve someone who’s all in, and I don’t think I can be that person.”

52. “I’m in a place in my life where I need to figure things out alone.”

53. “I respect you too much to pretend I can offer something I can’t.”

54. “I don’t want to mislead you. I see us only as friends.”

55. “As much as I appreciate your feelings, I don’t feel the same way.”

56. “I don’t want to give you false hopes; I don’t see a romantic future with you.”

57. “I think we have different expectations, and I don’t want to hurt you.”

58. “You deserve someone ready for a relationship, and that isn’t me right now.”

59. “I have a lot going on in my life right now and can’t commit emotionally to anyone.”

60. “You’re great, but I don’t think a romantic relationship would work between us.”

61. “As much as I enjoy your company, I’m not interested in a romantic relationship.”

62. “I need to focus on myself right now and can’t start a relationship.”

63. “Our personalities are too different for a romantic relationship to work.”

64. “While I care about you, I just don’t see us as a couple.”

65. “I don’t want to give you the wrong idea; I think we should remain friends.”

66. “I’m sorry if I gave the wrong impression. I don’t see us more than friends.”

67. “I’ve given it a lot of thought, and I think we’re better off as friends.”

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