Being rejected by a partner (or potential partner) is never fun. Neither is rejecting someone. But as actions go, there's definitely a right way and a wrong way to let a person down. The right way involves honestly, empathy, and hopefully meeting in person - or at least a somber phone call. Even "It's not you, it's me" is an acceptable theme, as it's a situation that often rings true when a relationship simply doesn't click.
So while there are a number of considerate ways to tell someone that you're not that into them, there are way more terrible ways to go about the process. And there are plenty of examples to be found on the internet. For instance, on January 25th, Twitter user @madiisuyn shared a text (more like a monologue) rejection that was so brutal that it definitely belongs in the text breakup hall of shame.
She explains that she received these texts in 2020 from a boy who absolutely destroyed her. Two seconds of reading the text will definitely explain why.
"Hey, I've been thinking and I don't think this is gonna work.
I'm sorry. I know we've been talking for months but tbh I didn't ever
really like you. I was just lonely. I've been wanting to tell you this for weeks but I didn't want you
out of my life completely, cause you genuinely are a great person. Basically, l've been leading you on, whoops. Like I can't sugar coat this, I was and have been leading you on. I'm sorry."
"Just know that you'll make some guy out there so happy. That guy just isn't me. This all might sound rude but I'm going to be honest with you. You don't seem like relationship material. Like a lot of people fall in love or experience love. Idk. I don't think you ever will sadly. It's a you problem.
You need to fix some things about yourself. Your looks. You're ok but not cute, pretty, beautiful, gorgeous. You just aren't confident. Now, this is the last thing i'm going to say. I think you're unlovable. Maybe? I just really don't see anyone ever falling in love with you. You're
cool, funny, and nice but that's about it. Boring."
User @voeldebas told @madiisuyn that it's clear "he doesn't experience genuine emotions and blames you for being hollow himself." Probably true.
"Arguing both sides keeps the victim in a state of confusion and self-doubt, while the abuser keeps total control of the narrative no matter what."
Honestly, a duck in a bread pillow would make me feel better in this situation.
"Man incapable of experiencing love blames it on everyone else being unlovable."
"IMAX levels of projection going on there."
But it really does sound like he suffers from narcissistic personality disorder.
We also think, that wherever @madiisuyn is, she deserves to be surrounded by people who are at least half as nice as these internet strangers.