Is it normal to feel this guilty after rejecting someone?

I've been rejected recently. It really does hurt. You're correct to reject him, but if you want to remain friends then try communicating. That's how I hope to show my friend I still care for her despite rejection.

He probably doesn't even care you know. Here you are getting depressed about it and he's probably just playing COD with his mates

Give him a blow job to make him feel better

Like others have said, feeling guilty just means that you care. But please when you're in a situation like that, don't say yes just to make him feel better. I've done that before and it just led to a hell of a mess. Do what's best for you.

If it's a friend that asks you out, then you are right to say no. Many first dates are about getting to know someone, but if you already know that person, then don't lead them on.

I know what you mean. I feel awful rejecting people that I know. Friends to be specific. At the bar, I don't feel guilty at all.

It hurts when a good friend asks because many guys don't want to be friends after the rejection. For me, there are several guys that I really like a lot, but I wouldn't want to date them. I just go with my gut instinct on whether or not I should accept a date. Romantically, you're interested or you're not.

tell them your a man. Or act in a way that no one will ask you out, only friend relationship type stuff.

Like others have said it is better than going out with him when you have no feelings toward him. That would only lead him on and hurt more in the long run. People are rejected all the time they will feel sad for abit than move on.

Well it's a hell of a lot better than pretending to like someone, but there's nothing wrong with getting to know someone before going out

I think having these feelings in this situation is okay. Sometimes experiencing those unpleasant emotions lets you know that you're human.

The best thing you can do is realize you have to do what is right for you; no one else is going to watch out for you or make the best decisions for yourself but you. So, overcome these feelings and have confidence in your decision. It's the only way.

when a guy asked me out before i got married, even if i didnt like the look of him, i would at least give him a chance. i would never say no, i would go on at least one date and see whether or not anything "bloomed".
at least you can say that you tried then you can move on without feeling guilty or wondering.