Laurie Livingston Nave, I am sorry you had that horrific experience! That must have been really devastating. I agree with what you are saying about it not really being ghosting after a few dates, it is still shitty to not just say “hey, I don’t want to see you anymore” but it doesn’t have the psychological impact of when it happens after years of being invested in the person. And thank you for the references to VHS and shoulder pads, I needed the chuckle. Remember picking up the phone to make sure there was a dial tone because maybe that is why you didn’t hear from him. haha!