You’ve been planning it out in your head all week. What outfit you’ll wear, which restaurant you’ll go to and even some conversations you’ll have. Then the day arrives and the experience is underwhelming. You can’t stand his behaviour or personality. Every moment is unbearable. How do you ditch a bad date? Read on to find out.
If you’ve been dropping hints that you’re not having a good time but he doesn’t get it, try the ‘work’ line. Everyone understands that urgent work matters come up from time to time. An ‘immediate summons from the boss’ should get you off the hook instantly.
Have a friend who you can exchange secret communication with. Decide on a code that you’ll text each other when a bail out is required. In times where your date is boring you to tears, text your girlfriend the code, which is her cue to call you. Then you can excuse yourself to attend to your friend’s ’emergency’.
This sounds unclassy for a lady to do, but sometimes your partner can make you flee. He may be giving you some creepy pervert or serial killer vibes, in which case you should exit the scene immediately. Take a bathroom break, wait around 5 minutes then leave- provided he can’t see you.
If your date is okay but it’s just not working out, politely let him know. “I’m happy to have met you,but I don’t see this going any further.” Most people will appreciate this kind of honesty, even if it stings a little.