We have all been to a terrible date at least once in our lives.

Nothing as terrible as sitting there listening to someone laugh like a mad man or chew like a gorilla, worse still, when you encounter a sexist or racist or someone that feels so entitled. So, what happens when you find yourself on one of those Tinder dates from hell? Do you just sit there and endure that hell? If you're like me, you will probably leave after giving an excuse. Here's the thing, if you're meeting someone you don't know well and you have mixed feelings about him, you need to prepare prior to. Don't be a 'Yes' woman, being nice will not help you in anyway...at least, nowadays it doesn't work like that so we might as well all be assholes lol. Here's how to leave a boring date:

1. Be the one to plan the date, so that you make it small and short.

Thing is, you're meeting someone you don't know really and you don't wanna be stuck with a weirdo for over two hours of dinner, drinks and dessert. To be safe, go for an option such as a coffee date. Pay for your own drink so that if the guy is a nut case, you can just get up and leave, letting him know that it was nice to meet him (of course deep down you know that it was a waste of your precious time).

2. Have a friend close by.

Prior to the first date, it's always important to let a close friend know what you're upto just in case something happens. In the event the guy ends up being boring AF, signal a friend maybe by sending a quick text and they will come and crash your date, which will make the guy uncomfortable and subsequently, end the date.

3. Get a friend to call you with an 'emergency'.

When the phone rings, unleash your inner actress "Wait what? In the casualty? OMG OMG what happened? I'm coming right away, which hospital?" Lol.

4. Use the good old "Something is wrong with my stomach" excuse.

If you have had food poisoning, you sure as hell know that you cannot sit through a date with a painful and sometimes running stomach. Trust me he will understand. In fact, you can even pull the "Shit my period just came" line. He will probably freak out and understand that you have to leave.

5. If you're trying to be remembered as an asshole, simply say you're going to the bathroom then vanish.

My problem with this is that it's kinda childish. Imagine bumping into the same person again? I think you should be honest at least or use more humane methods.

6. Which brings me to the next point, just be brutally honest.

"Look Wafula, I'm sure you're a great guy but this is just not working. I'm sorry I have to go but it was nice to meet you."

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7. Before the date, start by saying that you have somewhere to be later or have a small duty to attend to.

That way, if shit hits the fan, you can always drop the "I'm really running late for that appointment I mentioned earlier".

8. Start yawning and pretend to be super exhausted.

We are all busy trying to make ends meet. You could talk about how your job is so demanding and how you have an early morning and what not and tell him that you're really sorry but you're way too tired.

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