
How To Reject Someone - SmoshCast #19 Highlight


[00:03 - 00:37]User Joanna Chipps and Cute Miller asked how to reject someone in a kind way


[00:38 - 00:47]The longer you wait to reject someone, the more it will hurt them


[00:48 - 00:56]It is not your fault if someone has feelings for you


[00:58 - 01:30]You cannot control how someone reacts to rejection, no matter how nicely you say it


[01:08 - 01:39]It is not worth pursuing someone who does not reciprocate your feelings.


[01:39 - 01:57]They want to maintain the person's friendship but not pursue a romantic relationship


[01:57 - 02:36]Using time-constrained rejections or stringing someone along is not helpful


[02:36 - 02:54]There is always a risk of violence or outbursts when rejecting someone, especially if they are a friend


[02:54 - 03:00]You cannot control how someone reacts to rejection, no matter how nicely you say it


[03:00 - 03:49]Giving the person space and time apart may help them realize their priorities


[03:17 - 03:22]If the person values your friendship, they will understand and not react poorly


[03:49 - 03:58]If the person only values a romantic relationship and not the friendship, they may not be a good friend


[03:58 - 04:11]Breaking up hurts, but it is necessary if you do not have romantic feelings for someone


[04:11 - 04:38]Extreme empathy can make it difficult to reject someone, but it is necessary for both parties


[04:38 - 05:02]If the person values your friendship, they will understand and not react poorly


[05:02 - 05:10]Giving the person space and time apart may help them realize their priorities


[05:10 - 05:42]They want to maintain the person's friendship but not pursue a romantic relationship


[05:43 - 06:24]It is better to assume someone is not interested if they give hints or say they are going through a lot


[06:56 - 07:02]There is always a risk of violence or outbursts when rejecting someone, especially if they are a friend


[07:02 - 07:13]It is better to give more space and time than not enough when rejected


[07:14 - 07:28]It is not worth pursuing someone who does not reciprocate your feelings.


[07:29 - 09:14]Personal experiences with rejection and handling it maturely


[07:39 - 08:19]Discussion on rejection and valuing one's time and feelings


[08:51 - 09:27]Personal experiences with rejection and handling it maturely


[09:28 - 10:20]Mutual respect and moving on after rejection


[10:20 - 10:54]Importance of being selfish and looking out for oneself in rejection


[10:26 - 10:41]Need for emotional maturity in handling rejection


[10:54 - 11:14]Importance of being selfish and looking out for oneself in rejection


[11:14 - 11:30]Importance of being honest and upfront with rejection


[11:30 - 12:51]Mutual respect and moving on after rejection


[12:51 - 13:34]Understanding that relationships are for mutual happiness, not possession


[13:09 - 13:22]Understanding that attraction is not controllable


[13:34 - 14:02]Availability of full audio and video episode on podcast platforms and Smosh.store