MsAdvicenator answered Monday January 26 2015, 11:07 pm: Maybe tell her ...
-you do not want a romantic relationship with her
-you are seeing someone else
-you are not trying to get serious or date anyone right now
-you do not think you would be the right person for her and that she deserves someone that can give her their full attention
-you have your eye on someone else (bad timing)
...just a few suggestions if you are trying to avoid telling your sexuality for the time being. probably whatever is closer to another reason (other than your sexuality) so that way you are still being somewhat honest and do not feel as bad. Good luck! [ MsAdvicenator's advice column | Ask MsAdvicenator A Question ]
adviceman49 answered Monday January 26 2015, 8:54 am: Should I assume you are still in the closet about your sexuality? If so and you are not ready to tell people your gay you don't have to tell this girl just to get her to stop asking you out.
Girls tell guys all the time that the guy is not their type when rejecting dates from them. I do not see a reason why a guy could not say the same thing to a girl. Now this may come as shock to a girl as it is expect a guy will date any girl who gives any hint that sex will be at the end of a date.
She may ask just what type of girl is your type. My answer to that would be in your instance, "I will know her when I see her." It is a non-committal answer for which there is no follow up question.
On the other side of the coin I do know several Gay and lesbians people who do go out with friends that are straight for an evening of fun and companionship. If course the people I know are aware the other is gay or a lesbian and the evening is purely that of friendship there is no sexual expectations at the end of the evening.
If you know this girl and believe she would keep your confidence and would like to have a nice evening with her as a companion. Then you could tell her you’re gay, though not for the reason to not date but to keep her as a friend. It is entirely your choice there is nothing that says you need to tell her or you have to accept a date to keep your sexuality a secret. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
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