We’re not finished week one of Love Island Australia, and feelings are already hurt. Three out of the five couples are friendships. It’s time for some islanders to move on. What happens if someone likes you and you don’t like them back?

Reject them. Keep moving. They will too.

In the first two episodes, we encountered unreciprocated feelings. Let’s start with the less painful of the two scenarios, Cynthia and Maurice.

I loved Cynthia for telling Maurice how she felt. I thought it was very courageous and definitely showed she’s confident enough to go for what she wants. Unfortunately, Maurice didn’t like Cynthia. This was one of the few moments in the show where he was not a jerk.

Instead of saying, «I don’t like you,» or «I’m not attracted to you,» he just left the topic alone. He’s didn’t press the issue as to use Cynthia or be dishonest. And he didn’t insult her. I thought this was a good way to show someone you’re not interested.

1. Don’t show interest.
2. Don’t say anything you don’t mean.
3. Be polite, respectful of the person, and true to yourself.

I love Cassie too. She has great energy and I think her passion is radiant. She’s also very straightforward, especially when she asked Adam about their relationship.

The concern was whether or not they were settling for each other because neither chose the other first. They were ‘the leftovers.’

Adam responded to Cassie’s inquiry by saying he likes her personality and, «You’re not a bad looking girl.»

Woah! This seems low impact in print but on the show it came across negatively. Cassie didn’t take the comment well. It sounded like Adam didn’t think she was good looking or was still deliberating his attraction to her. It sounded like he was settling for her and she didn’t need to hear that.

1. Don’t unnecessarily tell someone you’re not attracted to them.
2. If you’re not certain about how you feel, make that clear.
3. When you don’t know what to say, it’s safe to say nothing or repeat what the other person said.

I don’t think Adam is a bad guy for telling Cassie he wasn’t sure about his physical attraction to her. I think the comment was unnecessary. They could have resolved the conversation without hurt feelings.

Rejecting someone is challenging but it’s better than leading them on and wasting time.