Date said he enjoyed it but has gone quiet
I’m totally overthinking things I know but I went on a first date for many years a few nights ago and could do with some advice. Met on Tinder, live near each other, work in similar field, spent about three days chatting a lot and he would be sending lots of messages throughout the day and be responsive. After three days of chatting a lot we decided to meet and go for a walk and a drink. Conversation flowed, felt nice and as we parted it was a hug and lovely to meet you.
I messaged an hour later and said thanks I had a lovely time, he messaged back and said he did too and really enjoyed the conversation. I messaged to ask if he would like to do it again and he responded yes.
Then his messages completely tailed off. I think if we didn’t live so close I would be less bothered but there is a big chance I’ll bump into him eg we have the same local shop. I’m also a bit annoyed that he can’t just say nice to see you, not for me and move on.
I sent him a message after a day of silence joking and asking if he ghosted me and if he had I couldn’t walk down his road again, he answered jokingly that no he wasn’t ghosting but busy at work. Then nothing.
I know he’s not interested as he had gone from 20 messages a day before date and now nothing but I feel like I’ve given him three opportunities to say “not for me” but he hasn’t.
This was my first date for many years hence overthinking it. But I’m not going to message again but arghh why can’t people just be clear.