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How do I turn down friends that wish to date me?

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Question - (21 November 2016) 3 Answers - (Newest, 23 November 2016)
A female United Kingdom age 36-40, anonymous writes:

Ok my problem is pretty simple - I am recently out of a long term relationship and since I've been single, a few guys I know (old work colleagues, classmates etc) have contacted me via Facebook and asked me out. Unfortunately I've not been attracted to any of them. I'm really not used to this and I find it awkward as some of them I've not spoken to in years. If a stranger approaches me I'm ok to simply tell them I'm not interested, but with these guys I'm not too sure how to word it. One guy was a bit pissy at me because we used to get on well as friends so he couldn't understand why I turned him down. Any suggestions?

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A female reader, aunt honesty Ireland +, writes (23 November 2016):

aunt honesty agony auntI get that it can be awkward with friends. I would just tell them that you are not over your last relationship and you are not in the right place at the moment to have a date but you do like them as a friend.

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A female reader, Ivyblue Australia +, writes (22 November 2016):

Ivyblue agony auntThank you, I'm flattered but I'd rather be focused on my friendships and not relationships just yet. Its all that bit too soon for me.

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A female reader, Honeypie United States + , writes (22 November 2016):

Honeypie agony auntI would just say :" Thanks for the offer but I'm not ready to date ANYONE right now and I don't know if I want to date you as I don't see you as more than a friend". Or " I'm flattered but I don't feel any chemistry between us, so that is a no."

If he gets "pissy" cut him off. It's not like you OWE him to go out with him just because he asked.

IT IS OK FOR YOU to say no, thanks.

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