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If a guy is crushing hard on you but you aren’t particularly interested in him, you may be looking for tips and tricks that’ll keep him away. There are plenty of direct and indirect options here, and we’ll break down everything you can do to help this guy get the message. In this article, we’ll show you what you can do to keep a persistent fella away.

1

Tell him how you really feel.

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  1. Tell him you don't like him. This step may be the only one you need. Dropping hints won't always work for some guys, and this will confirm that you do not have any feelings for him. That way, he won't have to keep guessing, and you can clear the problem before it gets worse.[1]
    • It is best to be honest.[2]
    • Be a grown-up and tell them in the kindest way that they are misinterpreting things and you are only friends.[3]
    • You can say there is no chemistry between you.[4]
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2

Pretend that he doesn't exist.

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  1. If he stares at you, act like you can't see him. In other words, completely ignore him. If he tries to talk to you, act as if you didn't hear him while turning to the nearest person and beginning to talk to them. That way, he won't dare interrupt your conversation, unless if he is determined enough to.
    • If he does interrupt your conversation, shoot him a warning look while politely but firmly saying, "Please don't interrupt this conversation."
    • It helps if your close friends know about this situation. That way, they can help you avoid him and start talking to you if he tries to approach you.
5

Stay away from him physically.

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Tips

  • One of the reasons he will think you like him is because you keep glancing at him; you're only peeking at him to make sure he's not staring at you! So you have two options; 1. Accept that he's into you and will probably be staring at you until his eyeballs burn through the back of his skull. 2. Just make sure that he doesn't catch you checking up on him. This can be embarrassing.
  • Sometimes it can go too far; be sure to tell a parent or adult person if you think he is stalking you.
  • If the boy tries to sit next to you, sit somewhere else. Maybe with your friends, or just sit somewhere else away from the boy.
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Warnings

  • If your friends know that he likes you and they think that you like him even if you say no, then they might set you up with him. Just say to your friends that you simply don't like the guy and for him to move on.
  • Be sure to tell an adult if it gets too serious. e.g if he's following you everywhere, then he could be a stalker
  • Doing step number four can backfire - you can end up having two guys hot on your tail. Or, you could flirt with 10 boys at the same time!
  • Don't ignore them completely because you don't want to go out with them. That's just plain mean.
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Michele Fields
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This article was co-authored by Michele Fields. Michele Fields is a Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Owner of Bon Jour Matchmaking based in Denver, Colorado. With over thirty years of experience, she specializes in helping others meet people and navigate dating and relationships. Michele has created over 300 marriages and has been featured on Denver ABC News, The Rocky Mountain News, Colorado 2 News, Denver Westworld, and The Denver Post. This article has been viewed 173,847 times.
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