Why do guys disappear after a great first date
So why do guys disappear after a great first date? We’ve all been there asking the same question. You took someone out for a date. You thought everything went swimmingly. Then, you never hear back from them. You’re left in the limbo of what went wrong. You don’t know if it’s something you did, or something you said. How can you improve on your dating skills if they don’t give you feedback about where you went wrong? Unfortunately, ignoring phone calls, texts and emails is a way of saying “I’m not into you”. No one comes out and says “sorry, I didn’t like that joke you told about the duck” or “I was unimpressed by your attire/smell/etc”. These feedback statements would be great. You could avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
Instead, you’ve got to refer to a standard list of reasons it might have gone wrong. If you really want to know the answer to why did they disappear after a date, here are two main reasons I see as a Dating Coach :
They’re Not Interested
Alright, so the main reasons why guys disappear after a great first date is that they aren’t interested. Whether the date was perfect on your end or not, they weren’t feeling you. It might have been something you did/said/wore, or, it was just you as a person. I mean, you may be awesome. That doesn’t mean you’ll be suitable for everyone, right? We do have our individual ideals for a partner. It could be that simple: you don’t fit that ideal.
It’s Not You, It’s Them
Believe it or not, one of the reasons you didn’t hear from them again could have nothing to do with you. There are many people who go on really great dates, then get nervous or shy out from future communication. Some are afraid that the date went too well and that it’s a sign of the disaster that may come. Others might be embarrassed about personal details. Whether it’s their family or their career/job/hobbies. Going on a date is great in theory. When the date goes well, it becomes a reality that many people didn’t consider. It’s letting you into their world. There’s a chance, they just weren’t ready for that!
Of course, there’s no way to determine the reason “why do guys disappear after a great first date” . But, you can learn something from the whole experience:
Get on the same page with your date about what you’re both looking for. Make sure that you discuss ideal future plans, or even the idea of a perfect someone. You could consider this a screening process, maybe even before you meet up. This is a good conversation to have before, if you’re meeting people online. Meeting someone in person, this conversation might be a little harder to have. Although, in person, you can read their body language. That might give you more of an answer than words. If they seem disinterested in the conversation, there’s a chance you’re not going to be a good fit for them.
You wouldn’t want to confuse discomfort with disinterest though. Many people are uncomfortable having the conversation because they feel it puts them on the spot. So, break up your questions. Mix them into casual conversation and other subjects. This should take some of the pressure off the conversation topic.
Finally, pay attention to the body language on any date. You might catch something. Maybe about yourself, how you approach others. Or maybe about the people you choose to date. You don’t want more reasons why you didn’t hear from them again. You’d rather secure multiple dates with someone, I’m sure!
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I went on a date with a man about 5 1/2 weeks ago and I thought it was nice. We went out to dinner, saw Christmas lights, kissed a little and held hands. At the end of our date he said it was fun and I said I’d like to see him again. He really didn’t respond back, though in a later text he said I’d see him soon. Then he ghosted me and actually blocked me or turned off his phone. That seems extreme. I’m handling it but not well. He pursued me and seemed very interested, then disappeared. I kind of want to call him and see what happened. I don’t really want to go out again. I just want an explanation. I didn’t need the excitement leading right down the toilet of my many kind of broken emotions. I also don’t feel I invited this into my life; he pushed it. Of course I think it’s me and I’m beginning to lose hope of finding a new man to share my life with. What would you recommend that I do in this situation: try calling again and asking what honestly happened or just suck it up and move on. It’s been a long while.
Hi Lisa.
Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, this is something that happens all the time.
It is conceivable that there are other factors at play, such as a potential new interest, an unwillingness to commit, or a preoccupation with personal matters.
It is equally possible that on reflection, the connection simply was not mutual. Do not let other people’s decisions or behaviour define your worth as a person.
I don’t recommend that you contact him as there’s nothing to learn here. It’s better to leave him behind and forget about what happened.
Allow yourself the necessary reflection time to process the situation and then focus on meeting someone new who does want to be with you.