The worst way to decline a second date is through ghosting, according to a dating coach.
A second date request via text can be more frightening than a terrible first date.
Ghosting is an easy way out of delivering uncomfortable news that you don't want to meet up again, according to Grace Lee, a New York City-based dating coach and founder of A Good First Date.
If someone took the time to meet with you in person, they likely deserve a genuine reply.
Ghosting is the worst way to respond when someone directly asks you if you want to go on a second date and you're not interested.
If you're not interested in continuing a courtship, you can politely decline and move on.
'A touch of honesty is always the best policy'
Blaine Anderson, a dating coach and founder of Dating by Blaine in Austin, Texas, advises that when declining a second date, it's important to be direct but not cruel.
""Being truthful is always the best approach," she advises."
Anderson suggests replying with something like this:
"Dear [insert name], I wanted to express my gratitude for agreeing to our first date. Although I didn't feel the romantic connection I was hoping for, I value your time and don't want to waste it."
If someone doesn't explicitly ask for a second date but reaches out to test the waters, it's best to communicate that you have no romantic interest, according to Lee. Within two responses, you should say that you don't feel a connection.
"Avoid stringing people along," she advises. "Eliminate uncertainty for all."
Ghosting can create uncertainty and leave loose ends that may come back to haunt you.
"Anderson advises that it would be uncomfortable if you encounter them in a professional or personal setting, so it's always best to wrap things up."
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