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How to End the Date
Define the amount of time of the date beforehand because you don't know how
the first date will turn out or how much you will like each other. That means
you should say ahead of time what time you want to be home, so it doesn't cause
any anxiety during the date. Doing so gives you an easy out if you are not
having a good time, without either of you having to come up with some lame
excuse or feeling hurt or rejected. And if you are really having a good time,
you can always extend the time.
If you haven't had such a good time and you really don't want to see the
other person again, be sensitive and cautious -- and be honest (but not brutally
so). Everyone wants to be appreciated -- and everyone is sensitive to rejection
-- so in ending the date, follow these suggestions:
- Always say something nice about what you have enjoyed about the person's
company and what you have done together.
- Add something about it being time to get home because it's late, or
because you have a long drive or something to do in the morning.
- Point out the differences between you, your lifestyles, or your
interests that will make the other person equally see that you are not a great
match.
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