10 of The Most Common Soft Rejections Men Use — And What They Really Mean

Men rarely reject women outright. Instead, they use soft rejections — polite, indirect ways to let you down without actually saying the words, “I don’t see a future with you.” These phrases keep you around just enough to avoid confrontation while keeping their options open.

Here are the most common soft rejections men use — and what they mean:

1. “I’m not looking for anything serious right now.”

What he really means: I don’t want a serious relationship — with you.

This is one of the most classic soft rejections. The truth? If the right woman came along, he would be ready for something serious. He’s just not willing to give that to you. Don’t waste your time waiting for him to change his mind.

2. “Let’s just go with the flow and see where things go.”

What he really means: I like the benefits of having you around, but I’m not committing to you.

This phrase is meant to buy him more time while keeping things casual. He knows that a woman looking for commitment will eventually walk away, but as…