Long time lurker, first time poster, I had to use my throwaway account because I know how horrible people on Reddit can treat members of this community. I just want to give a massive thank you to everyone here. I went on a first date this past weekend with someone I had met on OLD (I know), who I had been talking to for a couple of weeks. Our date seemed like it went amazingly, we went for dinner and drinks, he paid for everything. I told him to text me when he got home from our date and he did, telling me what an amazing time he had and how beautiful I am. I didn’t reply to his last message that night because I fell asleep, and when I texted him back the next day the vibe just felt off. After a few back and forth messages, I asked him what he was up to, and he replied and asked the same back. I answered, and he never replied. This was on Sunday, and I still haven’t heard anything. I had a moment of weakness earlier today and texted him, telling him I hope his week is going well, and still haven’t heard anything. This is where I want to thank you all. Before I found FDS, I would’ve texted back something along the lines of “fuck you”, but because of you all I learned that delete and block is the best thing to do, so I did it, and let me tell you, it felt so powerful! This community has seriously helped me raise my confidence/standards so much, and for that I will forever be grateful!

Edit: I just received my first Reddit Cares message, I officially feel like a member of this sub now!