How To Avoid The Post-First Date Freak Out

Think they're blowing you off? Let's unpack that.

I recently had a first date with this guy and it went really well, chemistry was there, good conversation, attraction, etc. He had told me he had weekend plans to help his buddy move to his new place which is why he planned for the Thursday before for our date which I was ok with. Friday comes, he was pretty silent, one text that day and disappeared after my reply, I thought nothing of it because he had communicated with me that he was going to be busy.

Saturday comes, he sends a few texts but ends up disappearing the rest of the day also and never responded to my last text involving a question. Sunday (Valentines day) came, I heard absolutely nothing from him all day, keep in mind my text has gone unanswered and I assume I’m being ghosted.

Monday comes and he texts Hey what’s up? as if he just disregarded the fact that he ignored me and went MIA for a whole day. At this point my intuition tells me he is already seeing someone and exploring other options (me) and I’m read…