You don’t have to know everything after one date. If you’re not getting a clear “yes” or “no” right away, give yourself permission to stay curious. In this post, I break down how to stop pressuring yourself to have all the answers by the second drink.

You’re allowed to decide you’re not interested—after several dates, a few texts, or even just a feeling. Here I’ll show you exactly how to say “no thanks” in dating without guilt, overexplaining, or emotional labor. You don’t need to soften the truth—you just need to be honest and clear.