I didn't know how to handle this, since I knew that this woman-the way she sounded so enthusiastic and excited when we first spoke, would NOT take well to my "no" to her suggestion. But honestly is best policy, right?
Before I even had the chance to call her, she had called me. Twice! And left a voicemail! When I called back and told her it wasn't shayach she didn't take it lightly, as I predicted. In fact she went ballistic. She was adamant that this guy was "THE ONE" although to can't even fathom as to her reasoning.
So here I am, days later, still trying to convince her that yes, my answer is still "no". Still trying to figure out how if she doesn't even know me, why she believes he's perfect. Especially since he's nothing I'm looking for, not even remotely.
Let's put it this way: how do I get the message across so that she can stop harassing me (and everyone else that knows me) for good??
How can I make her understand that it ain't gonna work AT ALL?
all suggestions will be taken seriously
*this is not an April fools joke* (although my shidduch life is beginning to feel like one right now)
April Fools! is my daily life at the moment, especially how I was pounced on by a recent wedding and somehow steered into conversation with a guy who was definitely 40. (Is any guy actually 35 anymore?)
ReplyDeleteChances are there will be no magical way to leave her alone. Except . . .
1) Bring an authority figure, like parents, into the mix. "I don't think it's shayach, and my mother/father/parents agree."
2) Remain firmly polite, but make sure it stays vague. If she demands to know why, still stay vague. "I'm sure he's a very nice person, but he is not for me. He is not for me. He is not for me."
3) Screen all calls, and only occasionally pick one up.
Eventually she will find someone else to terrorize. Her type always does.
thanks PL-I actually used point #1 after point #2 didn't work (and after ignoring the many calls-YES, she still did NOT get the point). Now hopefully we can have a relaxing Pesach. Besides-atleast I know she won't call on "those" days
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