# 1 - Evaluate the situation
Chances are, you are no longer interested, and want to explore your options. If so, consider how you were dating and how much you both invested.
If you only sent messages a few times to an app and did not meet in person, there is no need to provide an explanation. Just stop responding and move on.
If you have been to several meetings, or have been talking about a first date, be honest and tell them that your feelings have changed.
Remember, there is nothing wrong with doing this. Many people, especially women, tend not to be 100% honest. They may even go on a first date, as they would not feel well if they said no. But, it must be understood that such are the recognitions and rejection is part of them.
Of course, if you assess the situation and consider it potentially dangerous, it is acceptable to simply disappear.
"Similarly, if you have tried to end the relationship and the person continues to violate the boundaries you have set, it is absolutely okay to stop any communication.
# 2 - Send a sincere message
If the issue lies simply the fact that you are not feeling consistent, then they deserve an explanation.
Ignoring it is less painful than a real message, even if it's just "We're leaving, I'm sorry I don't think it will work."
Something more "sensitive" would be:
"I have appreciated the time you have left to get to know me, but I am no longer interested in pursuing this relationship because of XYZ."
Resist the urge to lie or find useless excuses. Let them know that there is nothing wrong with them. Be as honest as possible!
# 3 - Seek out friends
If you want to save your relationship, or the acquaintance that started, but you do not see anything sexual or romantic love feelings, you can ask them out as friends.
"I enjoyed meeting you and would love to continue as friends."
Of course if the person on the other hand has strong feelings for you, or just does not want to be friends, it remains his choice, but at least you made it your own and tried it.
It will always be a million times easier to disappear or ignore someone, than to be honest with them, but think about how you would feel if someone left you "suspended" and will never be clear about your relationship?
Source: Bustle
