Ignoring him might not be the best option
Ignoring him won’t make his crush go away. If you’re not really friends and there’s no reason for you to talk to him, then you can be brief with him. Don’t return his stares with smiles and don’t start conversations with him. I have a girlfriend who's afraid to tell a guy how she feels because she's almost too nice- she doesn't want to hurt any feelings. Neither do you, but c'mon- you don't want to give him the wrong idea!!! Guys will get the impression that you like them if you talk to them all the time too.
If you are friends and he tells you how he feels, you two need to have a talk. If you still want to be friends with him, make sure to tell him that, too.
Put yourself in his shoes. If you liked him and he wasn’t interested in you in "that" way, you’d want him to tell you that instead of ignoring you or acting like a jerk.
Be honest
Coming right out and saying, "I like you as a friend" can prevent a lot of miscommunication and embarrassment. You might think it’s easier for him if you lie and say you have a boyfriend, say you're busy this weekend, or give some other excuse. But eventually, he will most likely find out and be even more hurt.
Don’t lead him on
Sure, you might be flattered that someone likes you, even if you don’t like him back, but don’t lead him on so that you feel better about yourself. This can only lead to bad feelings and is unfair to him. Please don't be tempted to use this guy.
What to do if his actions make you feel uncomfortable/he’s become obsessive
If you feel like he’s starting to stalk you—that is, following you around or calling you a lot when you’ve made it clear that you’re not interested—talk to your parents or another trusted adult about it. You shouldn’t have to feel uncomfortable or unsafe because of someone else’s feelings toward you. Don't feel guilty about doing this if it's for your protection.
Those are all my tips. Good luck, ladies! I hope the guy of your dreams falls in love with you too, not just all these guys you don't like so much. ;-)
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Love,
Alli
