The world of online dating can be a hard one to navigate – are they who they say they are? When should you meet? And, what if they reject you in person?
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The key is to be honest, which is exactly what this dater did…
Erin uses the online dating website OK Cupid and, after talking to a man and going on two dates with him, she decided it just wasn’t meant to be and began to contact him less.
Now some men, in the face of rejection, could lash out and take it very badly. Have you heard about the guy who asked for his money back after his date called things off? He wanted every penny back from his extremely generous £4.50 spent.
However, Erin’s date was very mature, gentlemanly and sweet – which is why the conversation between them has captured the hearts of the internet.
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'I recently went on two dates with a guy I met on OK Cupid, we had fun but definitely lacked chemistry,’ Erin told Cosmopoltan.com. 'After not texting him for two weeks, he sent me this sweet text. Why can't they all be this way?!'
This is the message he sent her…
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What a lovely man! It’s sad that women all over the internet are so shocked that, in the modern world of online dating, a man can be respectful, honest and kind. But, if this post going viral inspires other daters to behave in the same way, then great.
Erin concluded, 'Men should see how positive of an impact this type of honesty can have on both parties.' Hear, hear!
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