Dealing With a Stalker or a "Bugaboo"

We all have done it. Even I'm guilty of it. A guy or girl has asked you for you number and you give it to them. Maybe you already knew things weren't gonna work and you gave them a chance or maybe you knew it was gonna be a mistake but you gave it to them anyway. Either way they have your number and you just can't get them off your back. They text you constantly. They call you more than twice a day and sometimes they don't even give you enough time to return the call before calling back. They are just as aggrivating as a bunch of roaches! They are persistent. They are continuous. And no, they don't know the meaning of the word no. Scary enough, some take it to the next level by memorizing your schedule, sitting outside your house, annoying your friends and family by asking about you, and relentlessly trying to win your love and affection. Some are more subtle and may not be aware that they are bugaboos but they constantly call and text even after you've nicely told them to tone it down a bit. They don't mind expressing their true feelings even though you've told them a hundred times that you don't share the same feelings. So you need a plan and you need one quick before things get out of hand. To get rid of them you have to be defiant. Not aggressive but show them that you mean what you say. Sometimes you might have to threaten them with a restraining order. Others need just a little shove. Changing your number will only work temporarily because in huge cases they find your number and in smaller ones, they always seem to run into you asking for your number. Most people use the "oh my phone is off right now." others go for the punch and say "I do not wish to give out my number." Sometimes people bring out the really big guns and fuss them out just to give them a scare. Whatever the solution the outcome is never pretty and you feel bad for a little bit but them not bothering you anymore feels great! I feel there is no ultimate solution for this problem. For future refrences, think twice before giving out your number and watch out for the weirdos. They have the same traits as normal people but their weird tendencies come out later on. Good luck and this post will not help you avoid them. Let's be real about the situation, you can't exactly duck and cover when they come running you just have to go through the process.