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How to Handle a Confession

Can someone please help me. Some guy confessed to me after school today. I pulled the I have to go excuse, but now I'm dreading approaching him again. Do I let my alter ego take over and tell him to fuck off or what?
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What do you mean by confessed to you?
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RE: How to Handle a Confession

Uh well I'd have to know what the confession was to give a more personalized suggestion.

But generally I suggest just ignoring it. Just treat him the same way you did before. if you find it impossible, allow the friendship to slowly fade away. it's ok to stop talking.

Chances are he probably regrets telling you anyways. And no matter how you reacted he's likely to feel that way. So I think the best thing to do is just pretend like it never happened.
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(05-10-2014 08:16 AM)Sharpie Wrote:  What do you mean by confessed to you?
That means he confessed his feelings for her. Razz
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Well, if you're not interested in him, then tell him that.. seems pretty straightforward to me
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Be honest. Tell him how that makes you feel.
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Alright then let the brutal honesty ensue.
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Don't be too mean about it, unless he gave you reason to be.. :/
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Be considerate of his feelings please.
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Don't make excuses.

Honest but not mean.

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Alright I'll try to not be too harsh.
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(05-10-2014 06:06 PM)Illuzion Wrote:  Alright I'll try to not be too harsh.
Remember Christoph he's done nothing wrong other than being a potential stalker.
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(05-10-2014 06:06 PM)Illuzion Wrote:  
(05-10-2014 06:06 PM)Illuzion Wrote:  Alright I'll try to not be too harsh.
Remember Christoph he's done nothing wrong other than being a potential stalker.
Fuck you I already know this.
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Yeah.... be honest but don't be too harsh, either.
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