This is an odd question, considering I have been dating the same guy for about 7 1/2 months now, but before I started dating him I ran into this problem and was unsure how to handle it. I have been divorced for almost a year now but separated for slightly over a year. Upon moving back to my hometown I was anxious to prove that I was over my ex (married for four years) and wanted to jump into the dating game. My solution was to let my friends match me with one of their friends. After a couple of dates I realized that this individual was not for me. Call me wierd but I guess I like nerdy guys but not too nerdy or quiet. My problem arose in that he was still moderately interested in me. The only thing I accomplished to do was create an uncomfortable situation where I was the drunkest I had ever been, very rare for me. Bowling, tierra, margaritas, a table, and some bad stories... I didn't know how to break off something that just started. I am way to nice. Poor guy couldn't pick up on the subtle hints and I didn't want to break it off and offend my friends or cause problems and ackwardness. In the end I made several excuses about going out or even to my church. Also was an incident where I invited my little brother along. Finally I had to talk to the matchmakers to set it straight and be blunt. Still don't really talk to the guy but at least he is seeing someone else now. Anyway, the point of this rant is how do you say no to well meaning matchmakers or end relationships began by mutual friends? How do you stay friends with someone you met on a date who you aren't interested in?