Online Dating from A to Z: NO!

Welcome to the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge. This month I’ll be working my way through the alphabet, one day at a time, on the subject of Online Dating. If you’ve never visited my blog before, I’m happy you’re here! Be sure to check out my previous A to Z Challenge posts and the books that were inspired by them for more alphabetical fun.

N is for NO!

Although it’s one of the shortest words in the English language, the word “no” is incredibly powerful.

Not to be negative, but sometimes a good, solid NO is necessary when it comes to online dating. While I generally encourage people to say YES to as many dates as possible, including the folks that may not seem to fit your dating criteria upon first glance, there are also a few times when you should definitely just say no.

Some examples:

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• Your would-be date has contradicted themselves multiple times in the same conversation
• You’re getting a really bad vibe from your would-be date
• Your would-be date is suggesting a meetup in a very personal setting, like their home or a hotel room
• Your would-be date suggests doing anything illegal
• Your would-be date makes you feel uncomfortable for any reason, or tries to goad you into doing something you definitely don’t want to do

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In all cases, it’s better to walk away. I’ve gone on plenty of bad dates, after ignoring the red flags, and it’s just not worth it.

To paraphrase a Jeff Buckley song, it’s always better to go on a date out of desire, not desperation!

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