This is a bit long. I apologize. My DP and I are helping a friend navigate OLD. I understand there are a few people experienced in it, so hoping to shed some light on the situation which is driving her mad:
She met someone online and they clicked instantly, long texts every day, and two dates. He texted her after each asking to see her again. After the second date however his text was that he was extremely busy before his summer holiday but would love to see her. She said she would love to, also, and hopes they can meet. Then he vanished for a few days without trace. My friend then (on my DP's advice) texted him a quick hello and haven;t heard from you etc. He responded that he was extremely busy and very sorry and now about to go for his month-long holiday, and would love to see her when he is back. The exchanged some messages and photos in the next couple of days. She sent the last one asking him some questions. He again vanished after that even though he had read the text and was also online on OLD. Again my DP told her to just send a text and say hi, nothing demanding, but just how are you etc. She did that, and got no response. She is really upset since he had a crush on this guy (they haven't even kissed).
So DP and I differ in this. I am thinking she should write him off and block him to help her move on because nobody is that busy and that the texting has really become infrequent, and if he was interested he would have kept in touch on his holiday. Not responding to texts is quite rude.
DP says the man has said many times he wanted to see her again, he is on holiday relaxing and doing things and should not be expected to be attached to his phone or keep in touch with someone he barely knows. That she should wait until he comes back and go out with him if he gets in touch.
What do you think?