Being friends with someone you've just rejected?

I understand where You're "coming from..." But the Reality IS; There are times when not everybody wants to get into a Serious Relationship. And while a Friendship with that Person may seem like a pretty big step "Down" to You - compared to what You Wanted, it Still can mean a LOT to that Person who's looking for One !! So the "choice"- is Yours... You can Say; "Fine; If I can't Have You, I don't want your Friendship !" :( OR, -you can swallow your Disappointment, make a new Friend- & get ON with your Life ! .... :)