The inquisitive one noticed someone cute on the dating site. They went on not one, but two dates!
On the first date, they met at a Greek restaurant. They had so much fun talking at the restaurant that they decided to go out for coffee afterward. A while later, they hugged good night and made jokes as they waved goodbye!
On the second date, they met at an art museum. They had so much fun looking at paintings that they decided to get dinner at a quaint little restaurant. They had so much fun talking at the restaurant that they decided to browse through a bookstore. They had so much fun looking at books that they decided to get tea and pastries at a café. A while later, they kissed good night, waved goodbye, and texted each other jokes!
Two days later, the inquisitive one sent two cheerful texts to the date!
A few hours after that, the date touched the icon of the texting app to send a message. But suddenly, just at that moment, the date’s soul flew out of the date’s body!
The date’s soul could no longer manipulate the date’s body!
The date was now, completely irrevocably, a phantom!
And for many months afterward, the date’s poor soul flitted about ancient buildings and graveyards, ruminating in agony over what had happened so suddenly and inexplicably.
This is the terrifying modern epidemic known as ghosting. I hope it never happens to you!
Iβve been there, but only after one date that was fine but not as good as those of the inquisitive one. For computer dating, you have to develop a bit of a thick skin and try not to take it personally. Iβm having a bit of success just now. Hope he doesnβt turn into a ghost!
Absolutely the thick skin is important. π Good luck with your man staying corporeal!!
My absolute worst (and recurring) nightmare! I like the beautiful and poignant way you described ghosting. π
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Ghosting is a sad part of the on-line dating world. I prefer to think that the person was abducted by aliens, lost their memory and were in a coma or suddenly had to enter the Witness Protection Program. That way I can console myself that the person was powerless to stay in touch despite me being an amazing person!!
Yes, it’s always possible that one of those things happened, lol!!