Is this quite a definitive no second date message?

[Lnaaa]

Went on a date with someone and chatted for about 4.5 hours, he paid for food and drinks and insinuated us seeing each other again. I wasn't sure if he fancied me but the conversation flowed really well and we chatted about some quite deep issues on both sides.

Messaged after to say Id had fun and get home safe and he replied saying "Was great fun, yeah. I'm on the bus now and there's no-one else on it!! Night Lnaa x!" I haven't responded and have had nothing all day today, normally he is quite a frequent messenger. Am I correct to assume that's a pretty final message?

Eh? Sounds like the ball is in YOUR court? He’s the one to message last so text him today!

No, not at all, it’s a perfectly nice and chatty message!

I can't see anything wrong with that message? Am I missing something?

It’s a final msg for the night. Why do you think it’s a final msg for ever? Maybe he hasn’t msgd again because you didn’t respond

Sounds conversational and not like a shut down at all.. pop him a message maybe he thinks your not interested as you didn’t reply?

Sounds completely normal! Message him!

Was great fun, yeah. I'm on the bus now and there's no-one else on it!! Night Lnaa x!"

Uh, no, that doesn't sound at all like a definitive 'no second date' final message!

I haven't responded and have had nothing all day today, normally he is quite a frequent messenger.

He's probably wondering why you didn't respond and assuming that you don't want a second date.

No, it just means that he's missed his stop on the bus, and he is still travelling round the circular bus route.

It’s your turn to reply

Why have you not replied to him?

Its normal conversation and it's been less than 24 hours OP. A different story if you don't hear from him at all later or tomorrow perhaps but there's nothing final about his current state of play .

Why do you think there is?

Definitely not a final message id reply with something today and see what his next message is like.

I don't think it's a final brush off, no. Message him today, see what you think from his response

You're thinking too much (like we all do)

Although I once went on a perfectly lovely date and we even arranged to meet again that weekend.
I messaged the following day and he said he's had a rethink as he didn't feel a spark ⚡️ Don't worry - I got over it though ;-)

Get it over with, message him, then you're not left wondering 😉

Good luck !

Well you said that you'd had fun but didn't mention doing it again & he replied the same.

Perhaps he thinks that you're not interested?

Well it’s your turn to reply...

Doesn’t sound like a brush off to me

You're taking a leap in your thinking there. But also, you don't say if you like him, just that you're wondering whether he likes you. If you like him drop him a message.

Why didn't you text night back? Agree it's your turn to say something today.

Message him. Let us know the outcome

Surely the fact he bothered to add that he was on the bus and nobody else being on it was an invitation for you to call?

Your entire post is about whether he fancied you and whether he wants to see you again -- did YOU fancy HIM? Do YOU want to see HIM again? Is your entire interpretation of the date based on what he felt, rather than what you did? if you want to see him again, say so.

I agree with everyone else. YABU.

Send him a message “really enjoyed our date. Fancy another one?” I don’t think there was anything wrong with his message.

It’s literally your turn

Ha well think my gut feeling was right, I messaged saying I hoped his event this morning had all gone to plan (no question) and he has been online but not replied! Thats then haha