Retro Boy – The Letdown
September 3rd, 2008
This is a nice yet firm way to say no to a person…. right?
“…Anyway, I want to be straight with you. You are a nice guy, and you certainly win points for being the most persistent person I’ve gone on a date with in the past year. But unfortunately, I’m not going to change my mind on this one. I really do wish you all the best in your journey. You certainly deserve no less. …”
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Well done.
Glad you approve!
Perfect !!
#1
Well, we’ll see how perfect it was in six months, I’m guessing.
I couldn’t have said it better!
Every once in a while I get one right.
It’s a nice letter.
At what point are you allowed to get frustrated though? Seriously.
It’s not really worth frustration of any sort. I’d just like to not have to reject him again.
So I wonder if it’s the religious thing, because I have a very similar story from the land of bizarre-o guys. Years ago, this guy who used to hang out with me a lot asked me out and I said I wasn’t interested in that way. He became a pastor, I didn’t speak to him for a full year, and exactly one year later (I mean exactly, to the day), he dropped by to tell me that he wanted to be with me. We had literally had no contact for a year.
I’m not even sure what to say to that!
Yes, “another jane” it is… it is the religious thing.
Here is how I would have written it…
“Dear Creepy Crape, I want to be straight with you… you need help. Not psychiatric help, but more simply you need a man to tell you how to be a man.
Glad you got a job and you moved out of your mom’s basement, that should certainly help. Try to put some meat on those bones. And whatever you do… don’t ever tell a girl your on a date with, that its the best date you’ve had in years. TMI. Some things are best just left unsaid.
And it wouldn’t hurt if you spoke up a little. Thanks for dinner, but no thanks. Get my drift? Good luck, PEACE.”
Well, I’m glad you’ve never had to reject me. That’s a little harsh.
Much nicer than I would have been. But then again, I am a bitch.
I would have said: “Hey dude, get a hint already. I am not interested. Really. It’s not gonna happen. Ever. Desperation is not attractive. Hearts and Kisses, Newmie.”
Oh I’m a bitch. I’m just sneakier than you.
Very nicely done!
Thank you. Thank you very much. I’ll be here all week.
Just came across this blog and love it. I think that is a brilliant line. Kind, but firm and leaving no room for doubt. Can’t wait to read more!
Don’t worry, I have a complete inability to keep my mouth shut. More will be coming soon.
He doesn’t actually win points for persistence, does he? That sounds like he’s a Stalky McStalkerson.
I need to do some back-reading. Crap. I mean, yay, cuz I love reading you, but crap cuz I’m out of touch.
Eh, Stalky McStalkerson would be much creepier. He’s polite but persistent. He wins minor points for follow through since I find it’s rare these days. But he loses them for not getting a clue. I just didn’t say that.