How to get rid of a man who you don't like?

China
January 2, 2010 1:23am CST
I have a male friend that we knew each other since we were in the first year of high school.But we had only been study together for 1 year,and then i transfered to another class. Six years later in 2007 ,he said he loves me,at that time I was in a realtionship with my boyfriend so I decline him because he was just a old good friends in my eyes.I said there was no possibility to him,and I persuaded him to find a better girl.But it didn't works and he said he won't marry other girl except me !I was shocked because i knew we were so impossible. I don't want to ruin his life so i don't answer his call or text him back from then on. But he said he couldn't forget me in 2010.1.1.I don't know what else can i do to make him forget me.So please give me some ideas ,thank u!
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25 responses
• Philippines
2 Jan 10
Here are some tips. Be rude. Don't talk to him if possible. Be straightforward and tell him he's not your type. If he still annoys you, Punch him. Or let your boyfriend do that for you.
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• Singapore
2 Jan 10
Punch him and go to jail for it? I think a better idea will be to loan a huge amount of money from him. You know how money matters can be a turn off at times.
• China
3 Jan 10
I can be rude,but punch him I think I won't do that.Have a nice day!
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@kashers (649)
• Jamaica
2 Jan 10
keep doing what your doing,no response,even sometimes let your man answer the phone he will get the picture more clearer,that u r already involved
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• China
10 Jan 10
Hi,kasher,thx 4 ur suggestion of letting my man answer the phone,I never thought about it before.It is a good idea.
@kashers (649)
• Jamaica
11 Jan 10
and thats y u r here to get answers to help
• China
2 Jan 10
Hello longsdogin, you did well, if you don't like him, please don't give him any hope. Please continue not to answer his call or text, try to keep away from him. I believe that he will give you up after a few months. "time is the best healer", no one will wait for another forever.
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• China
2 Jan 10
hi,luckymy2008,thank u for your advice,i think i got it ,i will let time cure this problem.
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• United States
3 Jan 10
Did he stalk you, or waiting outside of your home? I mean if that really bother you a lot, you should contact the authority. Or maybe you talk to him one more time, and he should giving up on chase after you.
@vandana7 (98830)
• India
2 Jan 10
Men dont like stupid and clumsy women. So be one when he is around. :) Make him feel embarassed when he is with you. He will run away as fast as Olympic runner on the last lap. LOL. Seriously! I ain't joking. :)
• China
4 Jan 10
I see,do stupid thing to exagerrate my clumsy side.It is a good idea,no man like unattractive women.Thank u for ur good idea.All the best.
@maria1081 (1251)
• Philippines
2 Jan 10
He will definitely forget you, just give him enough time. As long as you are very clear about your decision, he will eventually understand. Don't also give him false hope, in which I see that you did by not entertaining his text and call. Tell your boyfriend about this issue so that he can help you and protect you. Goodluck.
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• China
2 Jan 10
I’ve already let my boyfriend knew it.I'm so afraid of giving him false hope,so i will remain firm untill he forget me ,thx,have a good day !
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• Philippines
3 Jan 10
It's not your problem, it's his. I might sound harsh but the truth is we are the only ones to be blamed for our own sufferings. You did not inflict his sufferings. It's his choice if "he won't marry other girl except you." Don't feel guilty.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
2 Jan 10
I think that you have done very well in not answering his calls and not sending him a text back. If you see him I think you would be wise to walk the other way and avoid talking to him. If he comes round to where you live you shouldn't let him in. You are keen not to ruin his life. He is sad because he really wants you and you don't feel the same way. So you have been doing exactly the right thing. If you give him 'silence' like no calls, text messages or meet ups he will eventually get bored and leave you alone. I wish you lots of luck Longsdogin.
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@clocks123 (1225)
• United States
2 Jan 10
tell him and be stern about it. i'm sorry i just want to remain friends with you. period.
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• United States
3 Jan 10
I've had repeat similar experiences but the difference was I wasn't friends with any of these guys they just kinda got obsessed out of the blue from my stand point only they took it a step further they would "accidentally" run in to me at different places multiple times a day and even had the nerve to tell people that we were together which intern discourgaed other guys they even told me that I was sending mixed signals with the looks I gave them(???)and was just playing hard to get and that they wouldn't give up! I mean I rarely ever made contact I didn't hang out with any of them I even told it to them strait "I'm not interested and you should find someone else" but nothing worked so I did what you did I avoided talking to them kept my distance and didn't give them any hope what so ever and after about 3-4 years I think they got the point. So your doing the right thing and don't start up any kind of relationship with this person in the future even if they say their over you cause they will miss interpert it as a second chance with you.
@yecal10 (143)
• United States
3 Jan 10
I don't know. It is sad... so sad.
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@bhav27 (442)
• India
2 Jan 10
well if you don't like a man and wants to get rid from him then directlt tell him that you don't like him and wants to leave him or don't want to further carry on he relation with him , it will be better way to leave him else doing something wrong will hurt him as well you so better talk to him directly and sought out each and everything between two of you , it will hurt him a bit it's ok because it is better for both of you and you both will live happily in your life.
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@snafushe (791)
• Canada
2 Jan 10
Be as unattractive as possible around him, just do things that turn guys off, like burping and farting. Don't make an effort to impress him. Don't send him mixed messages, just send him messages saying you are NOT interested. Try and hint at having a crush on someone else, or always talk about another guy around him. This usually discourages guys, but if none of this works, then just cut straight to the chase. Tell him your not interested, send him a straight message. Some guys are just really bad at picking up hints, so you got to be straight up with them.
@rose66 (378)
• China
2 Jan 10
i support you, just do what you do now. if you have tried all the methods and he still can't give up his thought, that's his problem. if he really love you he should know beng apart is good for you and him. but he insist concerning on you, so he doesn't love you but just want possess you. anyway i suppot you !good luck!
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@felice369 (239)
• United States
3 Jan 10
I think that he was so obsess with you, and he couldn't leave you? But I think that you should talk to him in reason, and if he not gonna understand any of your reasoning. You might consider a restraint order. Did he stalk you all the time or wait outside of your home. If that really bother you, you should call the police to get the restraint order.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
5 Jan 10
Just continue to ignore his messages. If he persists or does anything further, go to the police and charge him with harassment or stalking. This sort of unwanted behaviour can cause serious harm to your peace of mind and may perhaps cause trouble with your relationship. Make sure you have absolutely no contact with him but keep all the messages (dates and times) he sends you. Good luck.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
2 Jan 10
longsdogin, After reading your response to respondent no. 3, I must admit that I am either confused or you are not relating accurately. Let me explain: You said this current interested party did not approach you until now because you WERE in a relationship and (I assume) now that you are available - he has return to approach you. But in your response above, you mentioned that you will tell your boyfriend?? So, are you still currently attached or NOT? Well, if you are attached then, I simply do not see your forlorn prospect gaining any ground if you firm your stance and let him know that you are still attached to your boyfriend. Just be firm and not let him have the slightest misunderstanding that you would like to further your relationship with him. Period! I hope that you are not complicating things for yourself and walk yourself in circles, only to affect everyone at the end of the day. Men (sensible and sane) will pick up and understand if you are clear from the start. No offense taken here. Have a nice day and all the best for 2010.
• Singapore
2 Jan 10
longsdogin, Do you have a MM to introduce to him? Just a thought which pop up on my mind, which may seem feasible and practical to get his attention off you. Sometimes people just do not know what they are missing out sometimes especially when their minds and attentions are being directed to something which is unavailable or non propriety. I do not think that he is obsessive to the extreme end as love is fair game here. Just state your case and be firm for the while. All the best.
• China
2 Jan 10
hi,cute garfield,maybe i'm not relating clearly.Now I will explain the things that confused u:I've been in a steady relationship with my boyfriend since 2004 up to now.I had already let that old friend knew that i was taken when he first said he loves me .The fact is I was already let my boyfriend knew this but not I will.I hope I make u clear .Thx 4 ur reply and good luck!
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@Genericbe (1376)
• Philippines
2 Jan 10
I think what you did to get rid of that old friend is the proper way to let him know and feel that you have no feelings for him, and so that you respect his feelings as much you also respect the relationship you have at present with your boyfriend. Avoiding him is the best solution for that. Any activities that will entertain communication with him or any instances that he do to catch your attention must be prevented. Maybe if he really do mean love you, then he must respect your decision no matter how painful for him to accept. Even you persuade him to another girl, if he has no will to do such thing. You have no control over his actions. Better yet, ignore him as for now. Let time reveal. This will prove what he said to you. Then you will know if it is true love or not. But, do all the possibility to get rid of him until he realizes and accepted the reality that you treated him as a friend only and no more than that.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
4 Jan 10
I knew a guy who was more of a friend than anything else. I didn't treat him very well - messed him about frequently - but he always forgave me. We lasted about 6 months and during that time he slept with my girlfriends as I refused to "do it" with him. This proves that he wasn't to be trusted (and neither were the girlfriends, hence I don't get along with women anymore), even though on the outside he was so sweet and "innocent." I am so glad I didn't commit to this man. I saw him again in the pub we all used to go in a few years later and he still "wanted me" and I still refused him! I often wonder what he is up to now, some 13 years or so later and I genuinely hope he is in a fulfilling relationship. I never knew what he saw in me as I was too young to commit in those days. Anyway, as far as you are concerned, I think you are doing the right thing ignoring him. He is trying to contact you because his previous relationship has failed. If he carries on with the calls and texts then I suggest you meet him and tell him face-to-face that you are not interested...whatever you do, stand your ground.
• Philippines
2 Jan 10
Wow, I guess, you're in the middle of this very difficult situation. I know and I understand this kind of situation because I once experienced this too. It's really hard to reject someone especially if that someone is also close to your heart. Well all I can say is try to help him to forget you by simply staying away from him if possible. Or if not, just ignore him when you see him. It might be hard for you at first but that's the least you can do. It will somehow be painful for him too but sooner or later, he'll understand why you're doing this to him. But before you do that, try to talk to him in a nice manner and tell him that you can only offer him your friendship. If he won't accept that and will still continue to court you, then maybe that's the time for you to ignore him.
@AdalieM (1134)
• United States
5 Jan 13
Well, it's been four years. Hopefully, you rid of him by now When I don't want to be around a man I don't like, I am always straightforward. If you keep him in your life, you can give him the wrong impression and he'll still think you want him in your life. I know sometimes we don't want to hurt other people, but sometimes we have no choice and hurting somebody is unavoidable sometimes. If nothing works, you can always call the police and file a restraining order.