How to Let Her Know You're Just Not That Into Her, Without Her Having to Buy and Read a Book She Saw on Oprah

This entry is dedicated to my friend. Let's call him "Joel". Joel is a cool guy, but is, shall we say, a little "challenged" when it comes to dealing with women. Tonight he inspired me to write the following. We'll call it "How to Let Her Know You're Just Not That Into Her, Without Her Having to Buy and Read a Book She Saw on Oprah"

1. "I'll call you."
If you have any experience dating whatsoever, you probably know halfway through your first date whether or not you're interested in a second. If you aren't, don't EVER say this. Just don't do it. Don't make plans for a second date on the first, don't say you're going to call, make no verbal commitments whatsoever. Just say "I'll see you around." If she's not a psycho, she'll get the hint.

2. "I really like you but..."
No. Stop. If you don't "really like" someone enough to date them, don't tell them you "really like" them. The first half of that sentence is all the other person hears. If you don't like them, simply say "I don't like you." They may be insulted at first, but in the long run they'll appreciate your honesty.

3. Going on dates with someone you don't want to date
You'd think this would be obvious, but sadly, it is not. If someone is just a booty call, keep it at that. Any carry-over into breakfast, dinner, a movie, ANYTHING, will only send her the message that she's almost your girlfriend. Frankly, spending time with a booty-call outside of booty-calling is just mean. It will only end up making someone resent you. If you want a girlfriend, go find a real one!
Also, if the girl is just a friend, and you want to keep it at that but she doesn't: NEVER go out alone. Ever. Always make outings group-oriented. Oh, and the "group" cannot include children or couples. Trust me.

Bottom line: don't try to be nice. Most of the time guys side step whatever issues they can in a desperate attempt to be as nice as possible. I am well aware that hurting a perfectly nice girl's feelings is probably a guy's worst fear, but ironically, being nice only hurts more. If a woman likes a man, she can make excuses for him like it's her job. She will wait for you to call and agonize over what "games" you might be playing. The solution: simply don't leave any gray areas or loopholes for her to jump through.
The End.