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How do you be friends with someone who rejected you?
Be polite as she rejects you.
- Just end the conversation with a simple, “Okay, I’ll talk to you later,” or something like that.
- When you see her afterwards, just smile and say hi.
- Don’t bring up the rejection again, at least for a while.
- Never insult or threaten her.
Should I be friends with a guy who rejected me?
It’s only a good idea to be “just friends” with someone you feel nothing for romantically. This is why it’s always comfortable for the rejecter to suggest just being friends. For the rejected, it’s not a good idea. You don’t just turn your feelings off like that.
Should you suggest staying friends when you’re trying to reject someone?
And sometimes, you actually want to stay friends. Whether your coworker asked you out or your hookup is trying to DTR, it’s natural to wonder: Is it better to suggest staying friends when you’re trying to reject someone? According to the experts, it all depends on what you really want.
How can I stop being attached to someone who rejected me?
HOWEVER, be wary that you CANNOT be attached to that person. When they reject you, they can ALSO reject you as a friend as well. It’s THEIR decision & you have to RESPECT their decision. Focus on YOU. Practice self-love & self-care. Do NOT get attached to people. Attach to people is NOT a good way for your happiness.
Can You Be Friends with Your Ex and still be rejected?
Additionally, if you do want to remain friends, giving your ex some time and space after the rejection can give them agency in their healing process. While you may instantly be ready to jump back into a platonic thing, they may need a while to unpack their feelings.
Can you reject someone compassionately without inviting them out?
As Dr. Klapow shares, you can rejection someone compassionately without extending an invitation that you’re not actually up to. Though it may seem nice in the moment to end things with the promise of friendship, if you have no intention to actually be friends, it can be kinder to initially say so.