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8 Ways To Tell Someone To Leave You Alone
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Sat, 07 Aug 2021 5:54:38
You are at someone's house party to have drinks and meet few people. But did not came to be stalked by some random guy who is drooling at the sight of you. Though, it’s somewhat flattering, this guy is just too much. At first, they looked like they could be interesting to talk to, but now, you can’t get him off your back. But don’t worry, we have your back with these 8 ways for how to tell someone to leave you alone.
Now, I know you don’t want to be rude, and you don’t actually have to be rude for someone to understand that you want them to leave you alone. But, at the same time, sometimes you must be stern. The point is, regardless of how you do it, it’s uncomfortable.
1. Walk away
Just walk away. You don’t need to waste your time standing there uncomfortably. Say you need to go. Then leave. Now, if you’re at a party, you’ll probably run into them again, but just smile and walk by. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do, remember that.
2. Tell them directly
If you’re not confrontational, this may be slightly awkward and uncomfortable for you, but it’s the most efficient way to get rid of someone you don’t want hanging around you.
You just tell them you’re not interested in them or that you want space to yourself. I know, you probably cringed when reading that, but you need to do it. See, you can say it in a polite manner, you just need to be firm.
3. Cut communication
If you texted them or even replied to their texts or calls, stop. Stop all communication with them. You lead them on and turns this into something that could be preventable. If you continue, you have no one else to blame but yourself. So, stop all contact with them. You can let them know why you’ve stopped talking to them if you want, but the point is to stop.
4. Block them from social media
This is more for them than for you. Blocking them from social media allows them some time literally away from you. Out of sight, out of mind, right? That’s the goal here.
So, if you have them on Facebook or Instagram, remove them. They don’t need any encouragement.
5. Leave no doors open
Leave no doors of opportunity for them. Don’t flirt with them, don’t say that you’ll see them later, or that you want to be friends. You need to cut the relationship you have with them, regardless of how long you’ve known them. Just cut it. If not, they try to find a way to crawl back to you.
6. Don’t gossip about them
It’s best not to talk poorly about them to other people, especially if they’re mutual friends. You want to not talk about them to other people that they know. The worst thing you can do is gossip about them and have them find out about it. You want them to move on from you, not become resentful.
7. Get support from friends and family
You need to let people know that there’s someone who’s not leaving you alone. If you’re at a party and you have someone clinging to you, let your friends know. They’ll be able to help you out. If it becomes worse, then let your family know. I know it’s a little awkward to tell your parents someone isn’t leaving you alone, but you need the support. They are there for you.
8. Don’t hang out where they are
I know you always go to that cafe on the corner of your street but because that’s also their regular spot, it’s time to pick a new place. Now, you can go back after a couple weeks or months, but it’s best, for now, to give this person a break from seeing you so that they have time to move on. You want them to move on, right?