So I went out on first date with a girl. She continued to initiate text conversation, but suddenly stopped about a week later.

This is the first stranger I have ever asked out. Our date went well and I really liked her. All other hook ups have been through acquaintances or people I have known.

I have continued talking to girls, done OK by my standards (better every week is good in my book). And I will continue to.

But, I really liked this girl. She seemed to like me also, and the blow of her flaking feels like it is setting me way back.

I know I'm not supposed to be outcome dependent, but I had been doing good initiating conversations before asking this girl out. Now it feels impossible again. Any tips on how to get my head back??

Edit: spelling