Won't take no for an answer.
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (55035)
August 8, 2018 3:01pm CST
Have you ever been harassed and pursued by an individual who refuses to take no for an answer? It might begin with an exchange of pleasantries, or a simple good morning, good afternoon - and that someone thinks you would be willing to fall into his arms.
Not only men, but some women too are guilty of this. Could it be an inflated ego which makes them so persistent? How do you convince someone that no means no?.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Aug 18
I dated a man, who told others what a great person he is. Howard told a woman I know that we were getting married soon. I was shocked and told Loretta, we aren't getting married soon, or at any time! He got upset and said, 'Beggars can't be choosers!' My response, 'So who told you I'm a beggar?' He kept calling my house trying to date me, pestered every day! What a jerk:(
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Aug 18
@Kandae11 He acted like I was being spared, from my awful life. I was considered a loney divorcee, that nobody would ever want to marry!
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@Kandae11 (55035)
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8 Aug 18
@kobesbuddy He was' saving' you and couldn't understand why you refused to be saved - what a complete jerk.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
8 Aug 18
So far, so good! I have always managed to deal with anyone that wanted more than I wanted to give by being straight with them and avoided them after that if it was necessary and did not answer their calls after the conversation.Thanks to God for identi-call.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
8 Aug 18
I had been reading the posts and it seems that it happens more to women. It never happened to me and I never do or did it to anyone lol. In my opinion it happens when a person listens only to himself and his own perception rather than being open to the real situation.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
@Kandae11 I understand, I had been stalked before but I just don't have the time to write about it or my mind just simply wants to forget, for one it's harder for men to say no plus the social pressure in our own society where you are considered whatever if you refuse a woman that is going after you.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 18
I think that if it is possible, totally ignoring people like that is best.
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@Married33 (102)
• United States
9 Aug 18
Does this person know where you live or know your phone number? If he does I would definitely change my number. If he knows where u live..I know you wouldn't want someone making you leave your home but it would be for your own safety. This person seems to be very persistent. So you definitely should get and stay far away from them as possible. Get a restraining order if it comes to that.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
10 Aug 18
Met people like this on Facebook when it comes to the MLM etc that they are doing. It makes me want to go and strangle them while Screaming Go Bug Someone else. Also been there done that with people I know in person. Many may have come from abusive lifestyle themselves and know nothing more than this even though it should never be tolerated
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@GardenGerty (160702)
• United States
9 Aug 18
It has been years since I had that problem. My brother just said I look friendly. With one, I went on one date. Another, I ignored. Another young man got to be introduced to my fiance who was home on leave from the Navy. Now adays I would just play dumb.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
9 Aug 18
i don't recall ever having that kind of situation
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