How To End An Online Dating Conversation

When it comes to ending a conversation while dating online, it’s confusing, right? Many prefer to stop responding or reply back to show that they’re not interested. But don’t you think that’s a bit rude? Actually, some consider it fine, as it’s not a relationship, while others don’t know how or what to say to end the conversation while online dating.

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But I think you should convey that politely to that person to avoid any confusion, so that both you and that person can move on with more confidence.

Ending An Online Dating Conversation

Let me share Lisa’s (one of my best friends) story to understand why it’s actually good to convey to end an online dating conversation. Lisa joined an online dating app and started talking with the match. She told me that everything was going fine, but the guy suddenly stopped replying to her messages.

This hits her badly, as she keeps thinking, like if she said something wrong, if he is fine, he must be stuck somewhere and get back, if he is just playing the game, and so many similar thoughts.

Actually, this makes her confused even more about what she should do next, like whether she needs to wait or move on. Just because of this thing, it’s good to convey in words that you’re not interested in explanation, but in a polite way. For that, you should definitely look for ways to end online dating conversations so that you do it the right way.

Before heading towards how, let’s first discuss when you should end an online dating conversation!

When to end the conversation :

Sometimes, it’s actually good to end the conversation while online dating early, then regret it later on. It’s a matter of your future, so don’t compromise on this. Here is a list of a few reasons why you should end an online dating conversation:

Don’t feel that romantic connection
It feels like something is wrong
When things are not going the way you want them
When you’re not able to connect with and trust that person
When you haven’t seen any future
When you sense too much clinginess and possessiveness
When that person acts like a player

How to end an online dating conversation :

I know it’s quite easy to ghost your match when you don’t feel that connection or keep things going. But let’s just respect the other person’s feelings by ending it with a little explanation. It’s not a must, but this is basic dating etiquette to consider. So learn to end an online dating conversation in a decent way, and consider following the two-step method:

1. Express it

Okay! If you’re not interested in getting things going, even though the person is showing interest in you, let’s just be clear about that. As this is your life, that decision should specifically be yours. But make sure to express and say that with kind words to that person instead of ghosting. Because ghosting can really affect someone and make it difficult for that person to start dating again in the future.

So just be transparent and say that clearly, so that they don’t make any assumptions or have any confusion. This will actually help them start looking for someone else.

2. Give the reason

When you’ve been dating for a few weeks, it gets even more challenging to end the conversation. Because that person might get more attached to you, it gets even more difficult for that person to accept the rejection. Well, in such cases, I suggest you give a short and specific reason while ending the conversation. A reason can actually help that person not take rejection personally.

I know it’s not your responsibility to consider the other person’s perspective, but at least consider a bit about the other person’s feelings. So it’s wise to move on by at least giving short and specific reasoning.

For example, you can use phrases like:

“You’re truly a good person, but you’re not the one I’m looking for.”
“I appreciate your efforts, but I don’t get that romantic feeling for you.”
“Since we have been dating for a few weeks, I don’t feel that connection,” etc.

By handling things politely and with kindness, you can actually end an online dating conversation in a better way. This not only helps that other person move on but also helps you move on without any guilt.