
(And remember, it’s not as serious as all that! We’re talking one date here, people!) 03. Deliver a kind comment that serves as a sort of “It’s not you, it’s me” without actually having to say such a cliche line. It could be as simple as “I had a great time with you last week” or “I think you’re totally hilarious.” There’s no need to overdo it, though it’s important not to send mixed messages. When the moment arrives, I recommend leading with a compliment, either about him or your last date. After one date, you don’t owe him anything, and you have the right to take this moment and speak your truth. You think, “I’ll just tell him I met someone else,” or “I’ll tell him I’m really busy with work right now.” And while you can do that, please don’t. Once you’ve decided you don’t want to go out with someone again, your mind starts racing toward the easiest possible way you could get this guy out of your hair. Listen, I know what you’re thinking because I’ve thought it, too. When you’re in the power position of rejecting someone, there’s no need to kick him while he is down. Don’t tell him he talked too much or didn’t seem to have his life together. Unless this guy did something offensive, rude or inappropriate, you don’t need to berate him with reasons you don’t want to go out again. If you only went on one date with a man, you don’t need to be afraid of letting him down gently! Ghosting doesn’t accomplish that-it just leaves him feeling confused and pokes a hole in his trust when it comes to women. Leaving someone hanging like this is the worst kind of dating behavior.

Men dislike ghosting as much as women do.
