How can I say "NO" without hurting his/her feelings?
- I can just say "no"
- I can say "no" as if I really mean it
- I don’t have to give a reason
- I can suggest we do something else (see Creative Dating Ideas)
- I can simply say I don’t want to risk AIDS, cancer, warts, herpes blisters…
- I will be assertive (I can speak up for myself and express my feelings)
- I will stay calm
- Stand up straight and look the other person in the eye
- I won’t give in to pressure
- I will set my limits BEFORE I get in a pressure situation
- I will talk up front about my limits with my date
- I will go out in groups in order to take the pressure off