Originally Posted by Hyacinthe

Ok I find myself in a complex situation which may or may not be of my own making.

The younger brother of a friend of mine just got released from police custody a few months ago because he was accused of rape (all charges were dropped, the girl that accused him was lying and that became very obvious when she was questioned). Since he was released he's had more then a few problems interacting with people, especially girls. Part of this is that his parents are understandably nervous about him being alone with a girl incase the situation repeats and another part is that he's more tentative with approaching girls. The few times he has built up the coourage oflate he has been mercilessly shot down. He doesn't have any problems however in talking or confiding in me especially about things he finds hard to discuss with his family.

He's just asked me out. I'm looking for a way to say no without doing any damage to his confidenceor our friendship.

So guys give me some advice, what's the nicest way a girl has ever refused your romantic advances?