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idontgive · 24/11/2023 18:16

Met a man at an event 6 weeks ago, hit it off. We had two good dates and lots of texting in between (my schedules been so busy just with time of year and kids so text for two weeks before 1st date then another two for 2nd and another 2 before meant to meet for third today).

So today we had arranged to meet for lunch for a third date. We were texting as normal up until Tuesday where during our conversation he abruptly just replied, 'cool' no kisses etc which isn't normal. So I naturally just let convo end there.

Heard nothing since and lunch today came and went. I had to confirm the date last time so thought I'd leave it up to him.

Should I text him something like, 'well that's that then, have enjoyed chatting with you past few weeks. Take care' or is that just pathetic?

I do think he's a nice guy I just think probably too much time between dates and lost interest. Or is it better to just delete his number and not give him a text?

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SweetFemaleAttitude · 24/11/2023 18:38

idontgive · 24/11/2023 18:31

Isn't blocking harsh and unnecessary since he's not got in touch? Fair enough if he wouldn't stop getting in touch, but having the opposite problem 🤣

Aww sorry he's done this to you as you are obviously into him.

He sent a blunt text and let a lunch date pass with no mention of it.

If he was in to you, none of the above would happen.

Don't be his second choice.

He's either had what he perceives as a better offer, or he's gone off you.

Have you had sex yet?

TestingTestingWonTooFree · 24/11/2023 18:37

I’d do nothing. Ball is in his court to get in touch. It would need something pretty compelling to excuse it though.

Createausername1970 · 24/11/2023 18:37

No, don't send that. There might be a very good reason for his no show and you might wish you hadn't sent it.

Either - do nothing. Don't text but don't block so he can contact you in the event there is a genuine emergency.

Or - message him a nice message to say "Sorry you couldn't make it today. Do you want to rearrange?" and leave it at that.

ilovemyspace · 24/11/2023 18:33

@idontgive We were texting as normal up until Tuesday where during our conversation he abruptly just replied, 'cool' no kisses etc which isn't normal. So I naturally just let convo end there.

Heard nothing since and lunch today came and went. I had to confirm the date last time so thought I'd leave
^^
Why did you let the conversation end there? - why not ask then and there why it was such an out-of-character text?

idontgive · 24/11/2023 18:31

SweetFemaleAttitude · 24/11/2023 18:29

Nooooo!! Don't text him that. Looks needy and he will think you're still interested. Just block and move on

Isn't blocking harsh and unnecessary since he's not got in touch? Fair enough if he wouldn't stop getting in touch, but having the opposite problem 🤣

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CaineRaine · 24/11/2023 18:31

Do not send that text, it read as if you’re leaving the door open to him replying with some guff about why he didn’t confirm or attend your date! I’d block and move on, if he wanted to progress things he’d have made the effort I’m afraid.

SweetFemaleAttitude · 24/11/2023 18:29

Nooooo!! Don't text him that. Looks needy and he will think you're still interested. Just block and move on

idontgive · 24/11/2023 18:28

We also had a really fun, bantery rapport so would be surprised if I offended him

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idontgive · 24/11/2023 18:28

BrightGreenMoonBuggy · 24/11/2023 18:25

Definitely don’t send that - even though you’re hurt, it sounds needy and you want to rise above that. I’m wondering what his ‘cool’ reply was to - it needs context in case you were blunt or something…

No not blunt at all. We had been voice noting back and forth. I then asked him about his dogs and training as my one is being really challenging at the moment. He told me what he does. I replied that I will need to try that with mine as she's driving me crazy and he replied 'cool'. I have wracked my brain trust me and there's nothing I said that could even be taken the wrong way.

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idontgive · 24/11/2023 18:25

5128gap · 24/11/2023 18:23

What do you want to get from that message? Are you telling he 'that's that then' or are you asking him if it is? If you're going to message then my advice would be to decide why, what you're asking or saying and say it directly. These hinty messages are a bit wishy washy.

I just want him to know that I noticed what he did, I didn't forget about the planned date. And I am telling him that's that rather than askin him. Maybe I should be more direct.

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BrightGreenMoonBuggy · 24/11/2023 18:25

Definitely don’t send that - even though you’re hurt, it sounds needy and you want to rise above that. I’m wondering what his ‘cool’ reply was to - it needs context in case you were blunt or something…

sushiburger · 24/11/2023 18:24

Ask him if he's died? Then ignore him

outcrops · 24/11/2023 18:23

what was the last message that he replied “cool” to? Could he have taken it the wrong way?

5128gap · 24/11/2023 18:23

What do you want to get from that message? Are you telling he 'that's that then' or are you asking him if it is? If you're going to message then my advice would be to decide why, what you're asking or saying and say it directly. These hinty messages are a bit wishy washy.

Rafting2022 · 24/11/2023 18:19

What is it with these spineless men who don’t have the balls to say they don’t want to continue dating and just ghost you instead?

Pathetic.

Glad I’m staying single.

Hope you can go out with your mates this weekend OP.

idontgive · 24/11/2023 18:18

I'm in the phase where I'm like maybe he's died 🤣

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CrackersCheeseAndWinePlease · 24/11/2023 18:17

I wouldn't text him. If he wanted to speak to you he'd have text you by now.

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