Woman Advised to 'Never Chase a Man' After Awkward First Date

It can be quite challenging to accept that a date you thought went well didn't have the same effect on the other person. This situation often leads to doubts about whether the person was genuinely interested or simply wanting to take things slow. Such was the case for a woman who recently went for a stroll in the park with a man she met on a dating app. They had engaging conversations, shared jokes, and appeared to have a lot in common, leaving her astonished when the date suddenly came to an awkward conclusion. This is prepared by SSP.

Sharing her story on Mumsnet, she revealed that the man seemed a bit nervous at the beginning but later became more comfortable. While the interaction may not have been explicitly flirty, she mentioned that she requires some time to warm up. As the day progressed, they seemed to establish a genuine connection.

However, confusion quickly set in when the date ended with a quick hug and a simple "take care, bye." No suggestion of a second meeting or any mention of seeing each other again was made. This left her wondering about his level of interest. The woman reflected, "I haven't heard from him since. Maybe he assumed I wasn't interested? I was the one to initiate ending the date, and I didn't flirt or express a desire to meet again. But a part of me believes that if he were truly interested, I would have heard from him by now."

While some commentators questioned why she hadn't reached out to him, others strongly advised against chasing a man who showed no interest in maintaining communication after the date. One commenter wisely advised, "Do not message him. Never chase a man. If he genuinely wants you, he will make it clear without a doubt. Chasing him might only result in him settling for you temporarily because there is no better option at the moment."

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