heyhey,

how are u?  probably a bit troubled huh? well, from reading what u posted, if "he's" not ur type and u don't like him then u should tell him. In some cases, avoiding is probably worst than telling him face to face.  If i was in his position, i would feel offended if someone started avoiding me without reason.  As for being mean, sometimes the truth can be harsh, but telling it to someone is not necessarily being mean.  No one, has the rite to forbid u from crying, but if he causes u to cry, then that is an indication that something must be done.  Just tell him the truth.

Colin