I went on a date yesterday and I'd appreciate some outside perspective if possible. I'll try to keep this short!
Went on a very low-key date (been single for three years with no dates in that time) which was us walking our dogs together in a well-known beauty spot. He's someone I know vaguely that asked me so I thought I'd give it a go, he seemed like a nice person. The conversation was everyday chit-chat and whilst it was pleasant I didn't feel a connection. I think that's normal after so little time spent together. At the end of the date as I was going, he quickly kissed me on the cheek. Very unexpected and I was a bit surprised.
When I got home I had a text off him saying that he "floated home" and that I'm beautiful. I replied along the lines of that I had a nice time and his dogs are lovely. I got a ranting message back about if I don't feel the same just tell him etc. So I replied with "I'm not sure how I feel, not sure there's a spark if that's what you mean. I think you're a lovely man."
Cue an absolute barrage of abusive messages saying I'm ugly on the inside; I think I'm too good for this man; he was going to take me to XYZ but he's definitely not now as I don't deserve it; I'll never meet anyone as good as him because he's he nicest man; he only wanted to be friends anyway so what's my problem; he's going to avoid me; how upset he is. These texts just kept on coming and my only response was along the lines of "I'm not sure where all this has come from but I feel you've asked me cerynspon how I feel so I responded with 'not sure' because that's the truth."
He sent lots more messages similar to the others which then changed tone into things like "I'll still take you to XYZ but I won't introduce you to anyone" etc. I was really confused at this stage over what I perceived to be a passive-aggressive over reaction due to me not being pushed into saying anything I didn't want to.
I've not responded and feel I've had a lucky escape but have I been horrible? Or is he manipulative?
Needless to say I won't be going out with him again.