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Then the answer is no, and that's okay. Thank them for being honest and drop the pressure. You might share a yes/no/maybe list to find other things you both enjoy, or revisit the idea much later if they choose to bring it up. Consent has to be enthusiastic and freely given, never negotiated through persistence or guilt.
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