Meeting someone from OLD that you didn't click with in RL

[Shamilitiaz]

So, my question is what do you do when you've met someone from OLD and there was no spark in RL, however their a perfectly reasonable and pleasant person, however you don't need or want anymore friends?
I feel a bit mean to block and delete, but also have no purpose to keep his number and keep in touch.
Is it simply block and delete? (I also don't really want to hear from him again but if I did, I wouldn't be unpleasant about it)

I'd just do nothing unless he asks you on a 2nd date in which case, tell the truth.
I used to fret about this but its not that bad!

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That would be a horrible thing to do!! Why on Earth would you do that, I'm a bit shocked at that thought process.

This happens all the time, literally 90 % of dates

'Lovely to meet you today. I'm afraid there was no spark for me. Good luck for the future.'

Yeah, I just didn’t do anything unless they asked for another date, then I’d say sorry but I don’t think we’re compatible.

I wouldn't block and delete or he would think there is something seriously offensive about him. Don't ghost either... Just simply explain you had a lovely date but don't see anything romantic happening between you two.

Is it simply block and delete?

I think I'm a dinosaur tbh because this block/delete replacement for good old fashioned communication is absolutely alien to me.

Sorry if I'm not clear, I should've put in my op. I've already told him there wasn't a romantic connection for me but wished him well. He was disappointed and still keen and said it'd be good to keep in touch..
As above, no need for additional friends in my life but just don't want to be unpleasant about it as he's perfectly pleasant, just not for me.

Ah, if you've already said it, there's no need to do anything. He would be a bit of a weirdo to contact you again after you've said no thanks! No need to block, unless he does contact you.

Ha that makes more sense!

Isn't it more likely he is just saying that to be polite, but with no intention of actually keeping in touch?

I do the ' be good to keep in touch' thing. No point burning any bridges, just in case my priorities change in the future. In fact, having been on about 50 dates now, I'm beginning to think the ones I sacked off at the beginning, weren't so bad after all 😂

I agree, this is 90% of dates, and absolutely standard.

I have a policy where if I'm sure it's a no, I will not leave the date without saying something like "thanks for a fun evening, but I don't feel we're a good match".

I took a decision to make online dating as real world and respectful as possible. I refuse to go home and fret over what happens next. Be friendly, and polite, and either draw a line under it there and then, or say you'd like to do it again. It's been a revelation to both me and my dates. I've even had texts afterwards, thanking me for how I handled things!

In full disclosure, I'm much better at delivering "no thanks", than I am "shall we do this again", but it's a work in progress

Ahh in that case, no I wouldn't block and delete but wouldn't be doing anything to keep in touch!

I wouldn’t block and delete, I got asked for a second date and just said it was kind of them, I think there a nice person but have changed my mind and taking a step back from dating but I wished them well in the future. They would normally text back something like ok or whatever but always polite and no need to ghost.
I did block and delete one guy though…but he called me a shit head! yes, I’m still shocked and angry about it!

I think blocking is a bit extreme, unless they keep popping up and it's unwanted attention. Just wouldn't acknowledge the keeping in touch and hopefully that's the end of it.

I wouldn’t block, but I’d just not reply much to his messages, if at all.