Juarez suggests that you say some variation of the following: “It's been great getting to know you. I've enjoyed our conversations, and it's great that we have so much in common. However — and I'm not sure about you — I'm not necessarily feeling that we're a match.
How do you tell a guy you like him without ruining friendship?
Be clear that you like him as more than a friend but you don't profess your undying love. That would be startling if he never thought about you like that before. Say something like, “Lately I've been feeling like I like you as more than a friend.
Being friends so you can climb out of the friend zone is emotionally manipulative, it's toxic, and it's just flat out shallow. No one owes you anything, and believing that being kind is only a means to an end for a romantic relationship is unacceptable behavior.
How to tell a guy you just want to be friends after leading him on?
Be kind but honest.
Keep it short and direct so there isn't any confusion and he reads your message loud and clear. For instance, you could say, “I just don't see you in that way” or “I'm really not interested in getting into a relationship right now.”
How do I flirt with my guy friend without being obvious?
Make eye contact with him.
This will show that you're engaged and really listening to what he has to say. Listening to him, and showing that you're interested, is an easy way to flirt without making it extremely obvious. Be prepared to make a lot of eye contact, especially if you haven't talked to the guy yet.
Sociologists have documented that men and women can indeed just be friends and that there are actually benefits that come with cross-sex friendships — like learning from the other side how to best attract a mate — that you can't get from same-sex friendships.
The closer he wants to be to you, the more he probably likes you. This body language is a minute way that guys go for physical contact. People who are just being nice don't want to get closer and closer to another person. Instead, they'll keep a safe distance and might lean away if you try to touch them.
I've enjoyed hanging out with you, but I think we're looking for different things. I wish you the absolute best. It's been really nice chatting with you, but I've decided to take a break from dating for the time being. I wish you nothing but the best.
