Women Share 20 Seriously Scary Stories About How Men Have Acted When Turned Down

Turning someone down should be simple, but these women learned that some men take rejection as a challenge instead of an answer.

The replies range from awkward to alarming, and they show just how fast a normal interaction can go sideways when a man refuses to accept rejection. Some women shared moments that were merely bizarre, while others described situations that felt genuinely unsafe.

Here are the stories that got people talking.

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Casual Psychopath

This is a Huge Problem.

Illegal and Classless.

WTF!

This is Heartbreaking.

"I was so small compared to his 6'2" muscular martial artist build..."

That kind of reaction can turn a simple rejection into something much scarier.

"...only men."

Women Shouldn't Have to Do This.

"What's wrong?" She already said no.

"My mom even said I should have given him a chance..."

Even the people around them sometimes made it worse.

This is like the AITA post where friends abandoned her in a scary situation, then demanded she split getaway costs.

Really Mature.

WOW!!!

Sounds About Right.

"Fortunately, I was able to transfer schools."

"I was on a date with a former co-worker..."

"...he texted that he was going to find the new guy and 'put him in the hospital.'"

That is not disappointment, that is a threat.

It's Not an Appropriate Response.

Thanks, Mom!

Not Your Fault!

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