Who hasn’t been on a bad date at least once? It’s awful sitting across from someone and wanting to get up and leave but not knowing how. Some ways have worked, but at certain times, it’s not easy to escape an awful date – you need some full-proof ways. If you are stuck in five of these awful situations, and you want to get up and walk away gracefully without hurting the person you’ve been talking to – there are the ways, according to relationship expert Dr. Paulette Sherman!
Nice Person – No Chemistry
There are times when your date is perfectly fine, and you might not find anything wrong with the actual person. But if there’s no chemistry, the date won’t work either way. Usually, once a conversation starts, you can tell if there is chemistry. If there isn’t, but everything else is going okay, you could finish the date, or leave early, which would be perfectly normal. Dr. Sherman has a stellar recommendation for such a date – stick it out! But only for about 40 minutes or one drink maximum, and then leave!
When Leaving Politely Isn’t an Option
If you’re having a conversation with someone but really want to escape, there are polite ways to do it. Especially if that person is not making it easy for you and they’re pushing you to stay. The relationship expert says that a perfect way out of the date is to give an excuse that’s out of your hands and can’t be canceled in any way.
Escape if Safety Is a Concern
Feeling unsafe on a date can be very scary, and at particular times it might be so uncomfortable that you have to leave. But instead of storming out – let’s face it, that wouldn’t be comfortable and might trigger the other person. There are stealthier ways to get out. You can use the bar code ‘angel shot’ or an equivalent, which will get staff to help. You can call the police if the situation is really bad, or go to the bathroom and tell a friend to come to meet you!
If They’re Getting the Wrong Idea
Strange situations can happen all the time. One such is when the person you’re conversing with thinks the date is going super well, but you disagree. If you’re not feeling as good about the whole date as your partner – let them down easy. Escape by giving off platonic body language and keeping the conversation brief. However, if they’re still not getting the idea, a handshake at the end should do the trick!
When the Answer Is No
People usually know their answer if the person they’re with asks for a second date. It’s pretty easy to figure out. And if you’re set on a negative response, the best policy to escape is honesty, says Dr. Sherman. She emphasizes that you should be direct when you’re not interested in a second date or stay silent if the subject is not approached.
Life is too short to go through with an awful date or say yes to another. When you’re not feeling it with someone, use a full-proof method to escape. You won’t hurt anyone, and you’ll get what you want – an out from a bad date!