Why would a guy ghost after 1st date but then keep you matched on dating apl?

[Anonymous]

I was left in read, no response. It's typical, guy is no longer interested... Why hasn't this guy unmatched me on the app? I'm gonna keep him there, just to see if and when he does 😅🤣

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm, that's a weird situation. I can see why you're a bit confused about why he ghosted you after the first date but hasn't unmatched you on the dating app yet.

It's possible he just hasn't gotten around to it yet, or maybe he feels a little awkward about unmatching you. Some guys can be a little avoidant about that kind of thing. Or, he could be keeping you matched just in case, like a backup option or something.

Whatever the reason, I wouldn't read too much into it. The fact that he ghosted you after the date is a pretty clear sign he's not that interested, even if he hasn't taken the step to unmatch you.

I'd say just let it go and focus your energy elsewhere. If he ever does unmatch you, no big deal. And if he suddenly reaches out again, I'd be super cautious about giving him another chance. Guys who ghost usually don't deserve a second shot, you know?

The best thing is to just move on. Keep your profile up and see what else is out there. This dude clearly wasn't the right fit, so don't waste time trying to figure out his weird behavior. You deserve someone who's gonna be upfront and show you they're interested. Screw this ghost guy - his loss!

[Alisonqueen]

A guy might ghost after a first date but still keep the match on a dating app because he's either hesitant to fully close the door on potential future interactions, wants to maintain a sense of control or options, or simply hasn't gotten around to unmatching yet.

[In_Trance]

He got a better offer but still thinks you're a good backup plan