I’ve dealt with my fair share of this of course in dating scenarios. But I never expected it in other settings.
Is this just normal behaviour now? I would never treat anyone this way, but especially given how quick and easy a short text is.
Basically trying to do a home swap (social housing). I’m dealing with professional, seemingly polite, nice people who have been very interested and invested; two way visits, long conversations, etc. Then suddenly…nothing.
On top of the inconvenience and disappointment which is naturally a part of this process, I feel quite shocked and hurt. This lady has ghosted me after we were exchanging application forms; instead of communicating that she has changed her mind. I’ve been ghosted. It just seems so unbelievably rude.
Then I went to contact another match who had put me on hold due to personal issues. We’d previously talked at length and he said he’d be back in touch eventually. But turns out he’s blocked me after saying “not interested”.
It’s so much easier to be courteous, I can’t quite wrap my head around this behaviour.