Friend confesses he likes you, but you don't really talk that often so he obviously missed the part where you grew feelings for somebody else...how do you let him down easy?
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True to yourself first - best way to do the least harm to others. Hurt feelings are very often unavoidable and beyond your powers to prevent, although you can strongly influence the magnitude of their hurt feelings. For example, through being who you are you have attracted someone and they have let themself grow feelings for you; you have nothing to apologise for as you have just been yourself. Let them know that you care about their feelings while enjoying them as a friend. Let them know that it really is a compliment (if it is) that they think/feel about you in this way, but be completely honest - tell them that you are not (emotionally) available. Telling the truth will let them down gently. There is no avoiding the disappointment that they will experience but you will have made it briefer and less painful. :)
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be honest and just tell him you dont feel the same way he does for you. Earlier the better because the longer you prolong it, hes going to think your interested in him. Sooner the Better
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I guess you could tell him that you are flattered, but taken emotionally. It might also be important to note that he is not a bad person, he is just not right for you. People often think there is something wrong with them when they get rejected and that's not always the case at all. It's unfortunate that people get upset over things like this, but then again, I understand. Make sure he knows that you appreciate him for who he is (if you do anyway) and that he isn't doing anything wrong (if he isn't) and you just don't like him in that way.
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