Whether it was someone introduced to you by a close friend, or someone you’ve met on an online dating site, first dates can be hard enough. However, if they turn out bad or you don’t feel any connection, it can be one date from hell you wished never have happened. Dating may be similar to shopping for insurance plans from Sovereign Insurance, you will surely want to meet as many people as possible in the hopes of finding the one you will really connect with. But not all dates are pleasant, and you can’t predict how the date will pan out so all you can do is hope.
If your date feels that the meeting is going nowhere, you may not be the only one who’s wishing for the date to end. The best solution here is to end it as soon as possible. Don’t be ambiguous or unclear about it, just use the direct approach so you don’t send mixed signals that could likely lead to awkward or uncalled for advances.
To end a bad first date without feeling guilty, be straightforward. Don’t sneak out of a date while they’re getting the drinks or when they go to the bathroom. End the date without being rude or blatantly obvious.
Instead, thank them for the date. Then tell them that you like them but admit that the absence of any connection won’t make a relationship work for both of you.
At this point, the less information you divulge about yourself – your address, workplace, your kids, or any other personal information – the better. Don’t even tell them that you would like to be close friends to discourage hopes of future dates.
At the end of the date, no kiss, no touching, or any physical contact should be encouraged, not even a handshake. Just thank them and wish them better luck on their next dates. While ending a bad date may not be as easy as picking a life insurance policy, by following the aforementioned tips you can certainly end the date without the guilt.
