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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Plus there's the possibility that the screenshot was trying to ask advice from a friend about how to say no. If there was a complete disregard for his feelings the response could've just been "lol no" or something equally dismissive.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago

That's how I'm reading it. Wasn't really anything mean, just really really unfortunate.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago

Seriously. Like even when not feeling threatened, turning people down is awkward. I have a perfect excuse and I’m still embarrassed and awkward about it. And if you like them in a friendly way there’s a fine needle to thread of trying to communicate a sincere desire for platonic friendship.

I get asking people out leaves you vulnerable, I know it all too well. But being asked out also leaves you vulnerable, which I also know all too well. And while some people learn this skill young and quickly, many don’t.