I met this really cute guy a few nights ago. We've gone out on one date so far, and I honestly thought it went really well. We had lots to talk about, lots of stuff in common, and he kept making references to the future, saying things like, "We've got to do this," or "Next time we hang out, remind me to take you here," etc. When he dropped me off, we kissed goodbye and he gave me a big hug.
He texted me the next day, telling me that he had a great time and asked me out again for the next day, which was yesterday. He told me that he'd call me to secure plans but I still haven't heard from him! I was all excited, thinking that we were going to hang out, and now I'm left really confused. How could he seem so interested and then just completely blow me off? Do you think I'll hear from him again? If so, what should I say/do about the fact that he bailed on our date?
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While I find no excuse for not calling, maybe something came up is usually my rule. Maybe he lost his phone, something happened, who knows etc. It's really up to you, if you want you can give him a call, or text, "is everything, we were supposed to hang out, just wanted to know if everything was okay?" Then just leave it at that, if nothing after that, just move on. I say live and move on anyway, but leave it all open. It's always an explanation for everything (yes yes, being blown off is an explanation too, but you don't totally know that...it's just weird, and normal guys don't usually play odd games like that).
1Text him and just say "hey! sorry I didnt call you today I got caught up in a few things, maybe we can reschedule? See ya!" pretend like YOU didnt call him instead of the other way around. If he stands you up again then move on but for all you know something could have happened.
Good luck
2Trust me, he didn't lose his phone. He also didn't lose your number. He's just not interested.
3I would personally wait. If he wants to see you, he will call.
4It seems to me like something probably came up that kept him busy - I mean, if he wasn't interested in you, he wouldn't text you after your date specifically to plan another one, would he? Seems kind of iffy. I'd go with what GScott86 or Fallen85 suggested. Don't just write him off that easily.
5I totally agree with RockAndRepublic, he is not interested.
6Something better came up and he didn't have the courtesy to call you and blew you off instead. I'd say move on.
7He's not interested. You should read The Rules - it has a chapter on guys just like this.
Next time, don't be so interested. Don't accept dates on last-minute notice or dates during the week. Make him plan ahead to see you.
8I don't think you'll hear from him. He decided you weren't good enough to go out of the way for yesterday. This is when you decide that he isn't for you. Better now then later. It's called dating.
9Don't call. Who knows - he might be wanting you to call so that he can show his friends how 'in demand' he is (My guy friends have 'fessed up to doing this).
10Guys are crazy sometimes. And you know what, you never know the story. He could have gotten a call from his ex that day, saying she wanted to get back together. It's so easy to take this stuff personally but it's almost never about us, especially not if you really clicked.
I'm sorry about the experience - it's never any fun. But, best thing to do is shrug your shoulders and move on. And IF he calls (not texts, but CALLS) to apologize, and has a really legitimate excuse, then you can accept his apology and move forward with caution.
11Start moving on! It sucks but things don't really come up that prevent someone from calling or even sending a text when they say you will.
12This was dealt with three weeks ago: http://teamsugar.com/2801112
He called the next day, he had been out of town. C'mon DearSugar! Get on the ball this is getting ridiculous! This post is over 3 weeks old!!
13hahahaha wow. talk about overreacting.
14I think you need to take a deep breath and not worry about it, either way. It's only been a few days since you've even known each other. He'll either call and explain himself in a few days, or he won't. Also, I really hate texting - I'd be irritated by a guy who thought the proper way to ask someone out is via text.
15Seriously--what's going on with these month-old posts that keep turning up again??????????
16why don't you call him to see what's up. then you will know the real answer in stead staying up @ night wondering.
17Yeah, I definitely think that you should contact him. I would txt him something, like the other posts suggest. Definitely don't make it catty. Sometimes guys just want to know if you're interested as well. I like GScott's suggestion of leaving him an "hey, I didn't hear from you yesterday, is everything alright? " txt. You can never go wrong with that approach. It's not clingy, and it's not desperate. Even if I blew someone off, I'd be alright with getting a txt like that. It just shows that they're caring. If you don't hear from him after that, then just leave it be. But if he was leaving so many hints at the date you went on, I don't see how he could be blowing you off. If a guy doesn't like you, he usually watches what he says. No one wants a stage 5 clinger, especially if they had no interest in the first place, so why would he leave the hopeful hints? Good luck!
18Date other people.
19same thing happened to me. thought he really liked me too, gave me the signs but revealed alot of personally things about him too soon, was a bit pushy. I think the guy you were seeing was caught up in the moment...loves that feeling and once a woman starts to really like them they go for someone else to get that rush again. not all men are like this...but watch out for the signs. they are assholes.
20he's just not that into you, if he wanted to call you he would, you deserve better than waiting for some dude who doesn't call, MOVE ON!
21When will women learn that guys will spin a tale to keep a girl hanging on? Maybe one of the other women got an opening in their calendar...
Move on, date other people. Sorry!!
22He's Just Not That Into You - a name of a cute movie that I think would answer your questions and more.
23As for this guy, and any other in the future - don't revolve your daily/weekly plans around someone you date or have dated who you "may" hang out with.
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