After The First Online Date

Should I e-mail someone after an internet date even if I didn't like them?

Hopefully, you will have done enough screening before you go on your first date with someone you met on the internet, so that you don't have a bad date and you do want to see them again. But sometimes you're gonna go out with someone and find the chemistry is just not there, no matter how much screening you've done. After that first date, if you're not interested, you should send them a standard reply: It was great meeting, however, I don't think we're a match. Good luck with your search. If they reply to you after that, just delete it. When we talk about standard replies, it's a great organization tip because you can type into a word document a standard reply, and then cut and paste it to the same people over and over again. You don't have to reinvent the wheel - it saves a lot of time, you don't have to think of what to say. Be polite, be concise: Thanks, I had a great time. I don't think we're a match. Good luck in your search.

What do I do if someone I don't like keeps emailing me?

If someone you are not interested in keeps emailing you, I think the answer is short and sweet - delete, delete, delete. Remember, the great thing about the internet and email is that you're in control. You can send them a reply and ask them to stop, and then you can delete them if they don't. If you still have trouble, you might want to block their profile if your site allows that.