How to Stop Getting Stood Up in Dating
Tired of being stood up in dating? Learn how to set clear expectations, confirm plans with confidence, and attract people who show up. — A few years ago, I spent a Sunday afternoon all dressed and ready for my first date with a hot guy with a sexy accent from Liverpool. Hair done, cute outfit on, butterflies in my stomach, I waited for his call before leaving for the restaurant. We had texted earlier in the week about meeting for brunch, but as the clock ticked past the meeting time, there was no call, no message… nothing. At first, I kept checking my phone. Maybe he was running late? Maybe traffic? After 30 minutes, I called and it went straight to voicemail. I realized what had happened. I’d been stood up, and he blocked me! I was mortified at first. But then, I picked myself up and went for a walk. An hour later, I had clarity. I would figure out how to not be stood up again. Since then, I’ve learned how to set things up clearly, calmly, and confidently so there’s no con...