Not all dates will run as smoothly as you may hope. There comes that time at the end of a date when you just want to be beamed home without that awkward goodbye. Knowing when and how to inform your date that the date didn’t work for you is not an easy task. You need to find a balance between being polite but firm when informing your date that you don’t wish to see them again. Most importantly you must remember that it is better to let someone down gently as soon as possible, than allow them to believe you wish to continue seeing them, which will only cause heartache further down the line. This article gives advice on how to deal with a disastrous date.