To be feeling really down about this?

[Salsapal]

Was supposed to go on a date today but didn't as it was pretty late by the time he messaged with timings - I'm regretting it though as he doesn't live locally and seemed like a nice guy. I feel like my reason for not going was pretty flimsy and sounded like an excuse (date was only arranged today); essentially I was expecting more of a late afternoon date but he messaged mid evening and it was just a bit late for me, I was having dinner. I feel like I flaked out though And that I probably would have enjoyed it!

Well, I don't know - you carried on with your evening and maybe he's realised that you won't just hang around waiting for him.

Arrange another date. What's meant to be, will be

I think you've set healthy boundaries so he doesn't think it's ok to arrange a time at the last minute. If he doesn't want to arrange another date then he's likely a time waster anyway.

Why the fuck do folk not make firm plans. As in, time of meeting?

I think that's fine Salsa. Next time he'll be a bit more organised/considerate.

Why don't you suggest a time and place for a reschedule?