2026-09-29 14:04 UTC
Is giving a false number an attempt at lessening the impact of rejection versus just saying “not interested” and walking away, or is it a safety thing?
Replies (5)
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@Leonine@reddthat.com 2026-09-29 14:18
Safety
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@CMDR_Horn@lemmy.world 2026-09-29 14:20
Why can’t it be both?
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@Eq0@literature.cafe 2026-09-29 14:18
You never know how a rejection will be taken so it’s definitely part safety. It also gives plausible deniability if they pursue you further (that starts skirting the safety concern)
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@SarahValentine@pawb.social 2026-09-29 14:25
If you’re not sure, then take the hint and leave them tf alone.
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@Zephorah@discuss.online 2026-09-29 15:18
Safety. If nothing else it buys time to escape from his general vicinity.