Q&A for How to Make a Guy Stop Bothering You

My first suggestion would be to try politely moving his hands away. You can use a firm grip to show him that you're really not interested. If he continues, I would recommend that you walk away from the area. Try to find a space with more women in it since he'll be less likely to follow and bother you more.

Contact your local police department or call 911 to place a restraining order on this person.

If you are feeling threatened in any way, then you need to call 911, or head to your nearest police station or emergency department. You can place a restraining order on the individual who you suspect is harassing or stalking you.

That is dangerous. Talk immediately to your mom, and if she doesn't care, get help from a counselor or the police. Don't keep your mouth shut.

A mature face to face conversation, with a friend present for support is the only way without creating any conflict. Ask questions, and share your concerns, thoughts, and feelings. It may be difficult or awkward but you have to be direct. There's probably no way to continue the relationship as friends. Cut all ties after the conversation.

If you do not think he is dangerous, be upfront that you are not interested and try to cut off contact with him. However, if you suspect this guy may be dangerous, be polite but do not flirt with him. Consider getting someone else to talk to him.

Tell him that it makes you feel uncomfortable and you are not really interested in him. If he has become a real pest, tell him that if he doesn't stop, you'll alert the authorities.

Tell him that you do not appreciate his behavior toward you. If the problem persists, report him to a teacher or an adult you trust.

Call the police right away and file a restraining order. Take this seriously. After you've filed the report, block him on Instagram, and delete whatever you've posted that reveals your identity (how he found you). Be very careful in the future about posting personal information.

Say I'm not interested in having a relationship with you but we can be friends.

Let him know that you didn’t mean to send mixed signals, but that you aren't interested in talking to him. If he bothers you and won’t stop, then block him or quit talking to him.

Tell him that he's bothering you and ask him to stop. If he continues, ignore him. If you're a kid/teen, tell an adult what's going on, and if you're an adult, consider filing a restraining order.

Be honest with them and tell them that, politely. If they continue bothering you after you've told them, tell an adult, or try some of the tips in the article.

Apologize if need be, but let him know you sent the wrong signal to him and now feel uncomfortable. Stop talking to him. If you know you bothered him first, then move on. Hopefully he’ll take the hint.

Tell him firmly and directly that you want him to stop messaging you (or stop messaging you all the time). If he refuses to do as you ask, block him.

Ask them politely to please give you some space. If they refuse, start avoiding them entirely. If you're a kid/teen, tell an adult.

Tell him directly that you want him to leave you alone and stop following you around or talking to you. If he doesn't stop, tell a teacher, parent, or another trusted adult.

You can't force anyone to stop liking you. If you don't like them, simply sit them down and tell them politely that you're not interested in them romantically. If they're bothering you, tell an adult.

Tell him politely that you're not interested in any kind of relationship with a married man, and that he's making you uncomfortable. If he continues or the situation escalates, threaten to contact his wife.

Just tell him you don't like talking about sex, that you find it uninteresting and tiresome to talk about it. If he insists it's normal or whatever, tell him you don't disagree with his point of view but that you don't want to be the person he talks about this with. As for getting him to stop liking you "like that," remind him you're friends and that's how you continue to see the two of you into the future and that nothing's going to change that because you only see him as a friend.

Cut contact with the guy and talk to a person of authority that you trust. Even if he reveals the pictures to the public, the people you love won't look at them anyway. Staying in an unsafe situation because of your pride isn't the right thing. Just make wiser choices in the future about what you send, knowing it lasts forever, and get away from him.

If you're a kid/teen, tell a teacher and your parents. If they're harassing you by text or social media, block them. If you're an adult, you should also block them, and if they're harassing you in person, tell them if they don't leave you alone you're going to call the police. Then follow up with the threat if needed.

Perhaps tell them to leave you and your partner alone politely and if they don’t (if you are a kid/teen), then tell an adult. If you are an adult and they continue to bother you, threaten them with the police, then if needed, follow through with the threat.

Persistently following someone is stalking. It's a crime. Tell him to stop. If he refuses, notify authorities so they can deal with him.

Tell him to leave you alone in a firm voice. If he keeps harassing you, leave and contact authorities.

Being nervous because you haven't experienced this before is understandable. However, you have to stand up for yourself when someone is bothering you. If you want him to leave you alone, you have to communicate this clearly.

Try to tell the guy nicely that he is making you uncomfortable. If he doesn't listen, you have to be firmer.

Tell him to politely leave you alone and that you two are not best friends. If he won't leave you alone, tell a trusted adult, like a parent.

Raise your voice and yell "Stop" and talk to a trusted adult about the situation. Break up with him, because if any guy does that to you, they don't deserve you.

Tell the man that what he is saying is false, and tell him to stop and try to avoid him. No one should make up ridiculous lies like that about you.