Let Everyone Know You Are Not Dating a Certain Guy

Are rumors being started about you and a guy? Make sure your friends and acquaintances know nothing is going on. How? Well read the steps below.

Steps

  1. Ask yourself why are you worried what other people think? Is there really a need to alter your behavior to avoid an occasional misunderstanding?
  2. Be honest and straight forward when asked. It's not insulting to say you're only friends. Most adults have many friends of the opposite sex.
  3. Say complimentary things about him and conclude with, "You know, he is really turning out to be a great friend." Use the word "friend" often when talking about him to others.
  4. If you are in a relationship and you are an adult, many people will realize this. Talk about your relationship when the occasion calls for it. It will be come a common part of your conversation.
  5. Remain friends with the guy in question. Don't limit your friendship due to some silly rumors.
  6. If the guy in question likes you, be honest about your feelings towards him. If he is acting in a way that shows he is interested in you, this may be part of the problem.
  7. Accept that some people just don't understand that members of the opposite sex can be "just friends", regardless of what you may do to persuade them otherwise.
  8. Read the Warnings below about implementing these steps. Remember, you're only trying to inform people about your non-relationship, a little goes a long way.
  9. Tell people about weekend/holiday plans that leave him out: 'baby sitting', 'watching Sopranos on DVD for the 5th time', 'tried cooking', washing, ironing, cleaning..'
  10. Make it clear in your mind that he/she is your friend really and nothing more than that and right things will come out of your mouth automatically.

Tips

  • If you are in school and other people are saying that you are dating him or 'like' him then they are most probably jealous or just looking for some gossip. Sometimes it is not serious and people are just having a bit of fun,try to ignore it and if it bothers you then tell them to stop, if they don't then try the steps above.
  • Just because you want people to know you are not dating and you are just friends doesn't mean you have to be rude to them. They are still your friend, just because you don't 'like' them doesn't mean you can't hang out with them. Don't not 'like' someone because of peer pressure. Never give in to peer pressure, do what you want to do.
  • If you really care about this person's feelings, always be polite. Don't just end the friendship because of some rumors.

Warnings

  • If you are not going with the guy, it is not his fault, so don't damage his name at any time. Be gentle to him. Most of the steps here aren't too harmful if used with restriction, so just be careful.
  • If you go to extreme lengths to "prove" you are not dating this guy, you may look a bit silly or self conscious. You may even show the reverse affect!
  • Trash talk is NOT a good way to keep a friend.
  • Relationships are based on trust and anytime you lie you will hurt the relationship. Honesty is always the best policy.

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