It was pretty embarrassing, and anxiety-inducing.

Yes, he's blocked everywhere.

Still, super fucking embarrassing.

Update: I wish I had a less cliché update to this tale, but oh, well. I let my girlfriend know this had happened to me and she was fuming. She was at a works party and started asking around about this guy (we live in a rural part of the UK, small town syndrome).

He's only engaged to be married 🤦‍♀️ (with an immaculately scrubbed social media presence) and was actually seen in town with his girlfriend and flashy Merc the same night I was stood up. Apparently, this is what you get for doing a pandemic move back to the boondocks to save on that London rent.

At least it wasn't me! I looked pretty good, I thought, and so did the men at the bar when they bought me a massive consolation wine after that rollercoaster.

Thank for your support, everyone. Was feeling pretty rough for a minute there.