Am I considered a 'cocky' person if I reject someone who likes me?

Well, we can't force ourselves to love people, and nobody can force us to love them, either. Do you think in your heart you are being a bit fussy? Maybe if you gave these people a chance, and got to know them, you might find they are wonderful, caring people after all. Maybe they are saying you are cocky because of the manner in which you tell them you don't wish to go out with them. They probably feel hurt and rejected, which is why they are saying things about you - so perhaps you could meet them halfway and at least find out what they are like before you tell them you don't wish to go out with them. It's worth a try - you might be missing out on getting to know someone lovely!

You just know what you want and if that certain person doesn't have it...you can't feel bad. You should never go out with someone out of pity or because they make you feel bad. You know what you want and that is what you need to look for. If you truly are busy then it is a valid excuse. However I would not get into the habit of finding ways to get out of things. You just need to let them know how you are feeling. You have to be honest and show people who you truly are. Only then can you really find someone you are compatible with.

Hi there! I don't think you are being cocky at all. You're just trying your best not hurt them by making excuses for not going out with them or talking to them. But maybe it is how you say it that's why they say you're cocky. Maybe you weren't polite enough or the tone of your voice was a bit high pitch and seems irritated. I also am a straight kind of person. If I know in my heart that I don't like the guy I tell them I am not in for courtship right now or looking for love instead I offer them friendship. So far it works well with my former suitors. None of them got angry and we became friends. Ciao!

No, its just being honest and not like others who would just say yes and play and then silently leave. Great work @ Koharukusumi

Hi koharukusumi I understand it's very hard to reject someone without hurting him. All you can do is to take step so situation doesn't reach to a point where you need to reject them. Obviously, strangers are not falling for you. So the person who came in contact with you, let him feel from the beginning that you are not going to like him. I mean your behaviour should suggest that you are not sending him any positive indication which may lead him to fall for you. I understand people fail to understand your signals properly that's why they fall for you and then when you reject them, they blame you. So take care from the beginning itself.

hey kohrukusumi...its simply not like that..if the other person says you cocky..than that means those person dont understands you..no one got right over anyone's life..its totally yours..you live it the way you want to..there is no taken for granted in love..i mean..whAT is thisif you say yeshe loves yound ifyou say nothen he dont as the matter of fact in your case you simply ignores them..thats perfectly ok to as you see a person will cant be change by any force..its totally Dependant on that person only..so you do not need to change yourself..it is..you just wait for one who understands you.may thats the person right one for you..nd hey if you go my..dont loose that person..he might be your lucky charm ... by the way..whatever i say..got no offense..if anyone dont like please pardon me..i am just putting up my point of view..

i think the natural response of someone being rejected is to say something negative about you. you are not alone in this world. they may say what they wanna say, but it is you who can decide when it comes to matters like this. for as long as you're being true, you don't need to worry about the negative feedbacks these people will spread about you.

Every soul have a freewill to choose whatever they want with their life. That includes the people you want to socialize with. What's important is that you know what's best for your life. Words and comments from other people are just plain statements that can be simply ignored by anyone.

Yeah you seem cocky when you are rude. Just say you don't like them in a polite way. Being cocky will hurt their feelings too.

I don't think that you are cocky, I just think that these people cannot deal with rejection. Don't let it bother you. I would probably be direct as then they cannot find fault or say you are dishonest.

Not at all, I think sometimes we need to be assertive, that's all... those who said that you're cocky, I guess they just didn't have a big heart, so rejected them was the right decision :) Cheers,