Will there ever be a 'right' way to reject another. You would think that in the world of online dating, dating rejection would not hurt as much as being rejected 'in person'. So far however, that has not been shown to be true. As in the world of offline dating, it seems that no matter which way you elect to break it off with another you have met online, it is going to be a slap in the face to the person on the receiving end.
When a person is rejected it is human nature to wonder, 'What did I do wrong" or 'Was it something I said" regardless of the circumstances surrounding the rejection.
How to Cope With Dating Rejection
If you have suffered dating rejection online, rather than spending way too much time dwelling on the subject, try taking a proactive stance. One thing that is never a good idea is to continually try to make contact with someone who is not responding back to your invitation to communicate. If that person is not replying, take the hint and move on. Continually trying to contact somebody who is not responding back can be perceived as stalking and you might find your membership canceled or your communications being censored.
If you are receiving more online rejections than interest, it might be worthwhile reviewing your online profile. Maybe you are coming across as very needy, not serious about developing a relationship, or perhaps your profile needs more of a positive spin. Take another look at your photo because it might not be a good likeness of you and your features. The photo you post should be of just you otherwise those looking at it may make incorrect assumptions about who you are or what you are looking for.
Being rejected hurts regardless of the scenario, and just as it is when you are trying to make a sale, you will undoubtedly have to hear a lot of 'No' before you get a 'Yes'. So if you think of online dating as a numbers game, realize that the more communication you start, the more likely you are to get a higher rate of response.
When You Need to do the Dating Rejection
Now what happens when the boot is on the other foot and it is you who needs to do the rejecting. Tread carefully as what you do say is as equally important as what you do not say.
Regardless of which way you approach it, rejecting another is a guaranteed no win situation. If you send no reply, you are perceived as being rude and having no manners. If you do give a reason, the person on the receiving end is certain to scrutinize your reasons.
The best advice is to be honest when rejecting another. Although they may feel hurt by your rejection, you can at least feel good in yourself knowing that you did the right thing.
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