Won't take no for an answer.

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@Kandae11 (54981)
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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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
8 Aug 18
I get away from them and no more conflict thanks.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
8 Aug 18
Many times some ladies - and men too have had to change their phone numbers.
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
8 Aug 18
@Kandae11 Oh yes that can be the case also.
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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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@Kandae11 (54981)
8 Aug 18
A very rude jerk too. Some men actually convince themselves that they're irresistible.
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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 (54981)
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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@Kandae11 (54981)
8 Aug 18
Yes that identi -call really helps. I remember having to change my phone number.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
It's a difficult thing indeed to refuse a man who wants you. Good thing, my father is an attorney, so somehow they are afraid of him.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Aug 18
@Kandae11 Correct! Sadly, that's what we 5 sisters don't have - brothers or even one brother.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
Its also good to have at least five strong brothers.
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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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@Kandae11 (54981)
8 Aug 18
Yes it happens more to women, but there are women stalkers too.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
@louievill Yes, I know what you mean.
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
8 Aug 18
I always have some reason ready,
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
9 Aug 18
@Kandae11 hahaha and those people are the ones I avoid
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
Some choose to ignore whatever reason one gives.
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@LadyDuck (470746)
• Switzerland
9 Aug 18
It's hard to get rid of them. I usually gave a fake telephone number so I had an excuse to go.
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@LadyDuck (470746)
• Switzerland
9 Aug 18
@Kandae11 That is the only way to go.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
Some years ago I answered a call on my cellphone. The person had the wrong number which I told him, but he didn't seem to want to hang up. I hung up on him and he called again and asked me why I did that I immediately blocked the number.
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• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 18
I think that if it is possible, totally ignoring people like that is best.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
10 Aug 18
Some become even more persistent when ignored.
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• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 18
@Kandae11 Then it becomes stalking, I think.
@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Aug 18
I walk away. If that doesn't convince them, nothing will.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Aug 18
@Kandae11 That's true. Thankfully, I haven't had anything like that happen.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
It can be very troublesome when it becomes really serious. One may be forced to take drastic measures like changing an address or informing the police.
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@JudyEv (338657)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Aug 18
I don't know how you convince them that you're not interested I guess don't go out with them whatever you do and keep repeating no you're not interested.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
14 Aug 18
With some its like trying to break through a brick wall with your fists.
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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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• United States
9 Aug 18
@Kandae11 oh ok
@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
I personally am not experiencing this right now (I did in the past) but I know many people do - to a worse extent than I experienced. I remember having to change phone numbers , but not my address.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
9 Aug 18
@Kandae11 There are people here that have to have the last word.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
Yes, they are always right.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
9 Aug 18
@Kandae11 Good one Kandase.
@YrNemo (20255)
12 Aug 18
Now that you mentioned it, I remember the last two from a same workplace where I worked decades ago! A horrible time! Problem was, I didn't want to embarrassed them too publicly. They got the message when I got married.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
12 Aug 18
That was a strong message.
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@YrNemo (20255)
13 Aug 18
@Kandae11 All the trouble I had gone through, just to avoid trouble!
@stacy31 (157)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Aug 18
actions speak louder than words just put him off by going away.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
8 Aug 18
It isn't always that easy.
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@stacy31 (157)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Aug 18
@Kandae11 yes it is not easy but some people are never satisfied with words if you move away from them with no word they will get it.
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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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@Kandae11 (54981)
10 Aug 18
What is MLM?
@GardenGerty (160488)
• 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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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
I was thinking it is probably best to wear a permanent frown.
@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
9 Aug 18
i don't recall ever having that kind of situation
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
Be thankful.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
9 Aug 18
Do not encourage and ignore them . If continues Words are the most powerful tool to use.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
I'll keep that in mind.
@dya80dya (36481)
9 Aug 18
I try to ignore them. They don't understand.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
I think they pretend not to understand.
• New Delhi, India
9 Aug 18
Just ignore that person.
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@Kandae11 (54981)
9 Aug 18
We can try, but some refuse to be ignored.