Got ghosted after my first date in years
I matched with someone a week or so ago, and we both were looking for a serious long-term relationship, taking things slowly. We texted each other on the app for almost a week, and the conversations were never forced and always flew smoothly. We talked about our shared interests and hobbies, and it was going well, so I asked her for a date, and she promptly said yes.
We met after a couple of days, and even during the meet it was great - the conversations flew smoothly, we discussed our dating preferences, our thought processes on socio-political issues, our love languages, daily anxiety issues, etc etc - and it was all perfect. We spoke really well, and we pretty much had the same thoughts. We even decided to meet within the next few days for a second meeting - and they promptly agreed as well.
But - after I reached home and texted them, I never really heard back from them. I am genuinely confused why? They even told me on the app that even if dating doesn't work out, even friendship is fine - which I was in line with. But the first date went fine and honestly, this was my first date where I felt comfortable being myself and had almost zero anxiety or cringe moments. So I am at a complete loss as to why I got ghosted. I am honestly sad about it.
This was my first great date in years and I felt hopeful about another date. But I am quite dejected by this. My friends tell me ghosting is a reflection of themselves and has nothing to do with me, but currently, it feels hard to see it this way.