For me personally, I'll have much more respect for someone who tells me that it's not going to work out rather than ignore me.Ah! The ignore-and-they'll-go-away-nonsense. So easy to do since the advent of cell phones and so hurtful. Can't muster enough courage to say, " Sorry, I don't think this will work as a romantic thing. I like you and hope we can remain friends"? but maybe being
"ghosted, love that word, ha!, is more kind?
It hurts but at least I'll know what went wrong and I won't be left wondering if I did something wrong. And if it was me, I can take note and work on improving myself.