20+ Redditors Share The Best Responses To A Rejected Love Confession

One rejected confession can turn a normal conversation into an awkward memory fast, and Reddit had plenty to say about it.

In this Ask Reddit thread, Ok_Cycle2916 asked what to do after getting rejected to make things feel less uncomfortable. The replies ranged from blunt and practical to funny, awkward, and a little too relatable.

Some people wanted to walk away cleanly, while others leaned into humor to save face. Either way, the responses show just how messy a love confession can get when the answer is no.

The question received a variety of responses. People even shared their personal experiences.

Ok_Cycle2916

Appreciate the honesty.

Appreciate the honesty.

groovy604

Cutting off communication is best for some people.

Some would rather cut ties with the person they confessed to.

If you're the one who received the confession, remaining friends may be too much to ask. Once they decide to cut you off, just respect their decision.

oscillating_ocelot_9

This is definitely not a valid reason to get married.

Cutting off communication is best for some people.

MyWorkAccount2018

This woman chose the wrong man as her husband.

MyWorkAccount2018

Now, she's completely cut off.

This is definitely not a valid reason to get married.

MyWorkAccount2018

Even after the confession, it's still nerve-wracking.

It also mirrors the AITA question about whether to confess love to a best friend and risk sabotaging their new relationship, should I confess my love or keep things quiet?

Getting a divorce is only natural; the guy didn't marry her out of love.

MyWorkAccount2018

How to disappear from embarrassment.

Rejecting him became this woman's regret.

MyWorkAccount2018

Dancing the rejection away.

Now, she's completely cut off.

MyWorkAccount2018

Keeping things cool has worked in unexpected ways.

Many things happened in his life too.

MyWorkAccount2018

Put yourself in the shoes of the person you confessed to before throwing a fit about the rejection.

Even after the confession, it's still nerve-wracking.

funeralguestlist7

What "nice guys" would say. You know, the worst kind of nice guys.

These folks want to keep it fun.

curry_bento, Right-Arm-7385, meltedlaundry

Just remember that they're not being realistic.

How to disappear from embarrassment.

Amara_Undone, wrencherspinner

Sadly, this is true. No matter how hard you try to keep things cool, it will always be awkward.

Keeping things cool works for many people.

Diet_Coke

If you're thinking about confessing your love to someone, don't let your nerves hold you back.

Take the plunge and see what happens. You might just be surprised by the result.

But if you do get rejected, respect the decision and move on. Remember that there are plenty more fish in the sea.

For more fallout after a confession, read how someone skipped their best friend’s engagement party.