"Many times people who are not particularly fond of you have a hard time making eye contact," Craig said. "These individuals often seem distracted or disconnected while speaking and engaging with you. Their eyes may shift to other things happening around you which indicates a lack of respect and attention."
Some people will choose not to like you based on what they see on the outside: your clothing, attractiveness, etc. You don't meet their “standards,” so they write you off. Solution: It's harder to be kind to those who treat you as less of a person because of what they see.
The reason you have no friends may be because you are shy, uncomfortable interacting with others, or simply don't go places that would lead to meeting new people. You don't have friends may have a lot to do with your mindset.
What is the best way to tell someone you don't like them?
Don't over-explain or list all the detailed reasons why you don't like them. “The nicest thing you can do is be direct and kind,” Kuburic says. Pointing out flaws or faults doesn't help the other person, Brigham adds. Instead, simply explain that you don't have romantic feelings for them and would rather be friends.
What is the quickest way to tell if a person secretly dislikes you?
Easy way to see if someone dislikes you: try asking some questions about their hobbies, friendships, or something else they enjoy. If they respond in short and cold statements, or simply 'yes or no' answers all the time, then odds are they just aren't for you.
So, being too busy, citing excuses, or flaking out on you every time you need help or support is one of the unmistakable signs your friend doesn't truly care about you.
How do you say I don't like you without hurting them?
Use “I” statements.
Instead of using language describing why you don't want them, try putting the focus on yourself instead. Simple statements such as, “I don't see you that way, I'm sorry” and “I really like you as a person, but I don't feel a connection between us” are easier to digest than “You aren't my type."
Blaming ourselves and attacking our self-worth only deepens the emotional pain we feel and makes it harder for us to recover emotionally,” Winch said. Relationship expert and therapist Nicole McCance, says being left for someone else is the hardest type of rejection.
You could say: “It's nice of you to ask, but I'm not interested in a relationship with anyone right now.” “I'm too busy to get into a relationship right now, so I have to say no.” "Right now I'm focusing on myself, so I'm not open to dating anyone."
Jessica Harrison, a licensed professional counselor and owner of Courageous Counseling and Consulting, says a lack of long-term friendships is a major red flag. "It shows that they have not been committed to growing in relationships, which takes time and effort on both friends' part," says Harrison.
"As we become adults, we have less and less environments where those ingredients are at play." Adults with jobs, kids, and a collection of other responsibilities also simply have less time available for making friends.
