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Ok, I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything so maybe you guys can give me some advice?

I met this guy and went out for drinks with him. I think he's a nice guy but I'm not interested in him as anything more than a friend. I've been very straight with him, told him more than once that I'm not interested in a relationship with anyone and we can just be friends.

He txts me every day, asking to come over, told me that he loved me the day after we went out for drinks the first time and I told him that I wasn't interested. If I ignore his txts, he'll just keep sending them, he'll call three times in a row, literally. I've told him to stop this but he still does it. I don't want to hurt his feelings and be a jerk about it but how do I get this guy to piss off?
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No, you are not the jerk, he is. Ask yourself this. If he is so insensitive to your feelings, is he worthy of your friendship?

You say you don't want to hurt his feelings. What's he doing to you? If you ignore him he will go away - and annoy someone else.

If you could sit down with him (in a public place) you might be able to give him a lesson on how to conduct himself.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 11:51AM
you need to tell him in NO uncertain terms that you are not interested in dating him. let him know that your relationship will not extend beyond what is polite and if he insists on pushing you further you will have to cease all contact with him. if it continues you will have to indicate that you will involve the police. some people are really NOT rational.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:33AM
I hate to say it, but I think you may have to hurt this guy's feelings in order for him to get the picture. I mean, you've already told him you're not interested and he's still trying to pursue you?? WTF?! You can already tell something's not right with this dude if he's telling you he loves you after the first date. I'm sure you're an awesome girl, but how could he say he loves you after knowing you only a few hours? Tell that loser that if he doesn't knock it off and back up, that you're gonna press charges on him....and that he's lucky you didn't get his butt locked up already....tell him to take it as a sign and keep it moving : )

Best of luck with this!! Hope it works out for you : )
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 7:06PM
tell him to **** off immediately........like now, then ignore all communication for months if necessary- sounds like a wierdo. Had an obssessive guy around, was a fool, did not get rid of him, he hacked my e-mail, ruined a bunch of friendships around me, got cozy with my brother to find out more about me then used all the information to try and break up my relationship- it was pure hell, and i lost some friends- the moral of the story- get rid of the sickos, it's not about you, it's not flattering, he's going to be licking the floor behind some other chick as soon as he realises you are really not interested- LET HIM, let him be her problem!
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:18AM
Talk to him, about marriage, fidelity and raising a family, together. Watch that mother run! :)
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 8:16AM
simple TELL him to **** off. i understand not wanting to be a jerk but if u want him to leave u alone ur gonna have to be harsh
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:26AM
You're dealing with a very unstable and irrational person. The last thing you want to do is insult him or antagonize him. You do not have to use profanity as so many others recommend here. Tell him (in a text message if possible so you can avoid the reaction) that you want no further contact with him. Then delete his number from your address book. Do not answer his calls.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:26AM
It will only get worse until you stop it. He sounds like a stalker.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 7:33AM
sometimes, you have to be cruel to be kind. if you are sure that you have no interest in him what-so-ever, maybe cutting contact with him for some time might help. ignore his texts and calls. don't respond. he'll get the message, even if it does take a little time.
i know u want to be friends, but if the message isnt gettin through, you're gonna have to let him learn that for himself.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 7:47AM
if say **** off after a few days after meeting him he will get over it soon enough... say it after a few months of permitting his stoopidness and he will then probably try to kill himself or sommint stoopid !
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 8:33AM
The guy sounds a little weird I'd get shut of him period just stop communicating with him don't go out with him anything. Something is wrong with some one who acts like that.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 8:53AM
Tell him, nicely but firmly, that he's reacting waaaay too strongly! Other than that and what you have tried and said, I dunno....sorry!
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 8:57AM
As it happens from time to time, he may be interested precisely because you're not interested. If you slepted with him, he just might lose all interest.

We love what we can't have. Happens all the time.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:28AM
If he won't take no for an answer he is only trying to control and 'own' you. NO FURTHER CONTACT at all. Not even to tell him goodbye. Change all your numbers, email addys if u have to just disappear from him, and if he does pursue you TELL THE POLICE
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:40AM
you are just feeding his behavior by keeping in tough. just cut it cold turkey. in my exerience with stalkers is that they eventually get tired if you ignore themm 100%.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 9:45AM
He's got boundary issues....CROSSING YOURS!....

After repeated attempts, the only way you are going to get through to this guy (who has serious problems, so it's good you have to good sense to not want to be in a relationship with him)....you're going to have to tell him like it is....Stop calling/texting, whatever....you do not want to hear from him again.....If he still ignores your wishes, you can either change your number, or you can call the authorities....(in my area, if someone harrasses you by phone, you can call the police, who will give them a "courtesy call", letting them know, that if they continue, charges will be brought against them.)
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 10:51AM
Get another guy friend to pretend he's your boyfriend and let the stalker see you two together.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 10:53AM
I agree with the others but I think the only way he will leave you alone is to drop him. You have to be stern and tell him to stop.
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 1:08PM
Just tell him to **** off. He clearly isn't listening to you or respecting your wishes. Just be careful, he sounds like a stalker
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Posted Jul 27th, 2009 at 5:53PM
Hurt his feelings. No means no! Run away! This is close to stalking!
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