a no show turboss: I had a date last night...well I was suppose to have a date last night. I had never met him before--this was to be our first time meeting in person and everything. He never called or anything. I called once and he didn't answer or call back. I was mad but would have been madder had I driven ALL the way to meet him (i went halfway-thought about it-and turned around and came home)
So I check my emails this morning and he had sent me an email at 1:30am.
It says, "I am sorry my daddy passed away at 205pm this evening, i just got home and am leaving in the am to go back to moms to be with family. Kids are devasted as well as I am. I am sorry that i didn't call but I really didn't think about it till now and i am sending you this message. I am sorry and if you never talk to me again I understand I am sorry."
Okay, now...for some reason I just feel like this is a joke...I don't want to be an insensitive B- but here is my thing. #1...I would NOT have called either had something happened to one of my loved ones...BUT...why the heck would you go home and get on the internet?
So confused...any advice--is he lying and this is a big joke or do you think he is sincere?
Turboss
Re: a no show dre: I think that he could have said flat tire or something else. Saying his dad died would be a big lie to cover up if you all got to know each other. I would believe him, but if you find out later that his dad is alive or died 10 years ago then you will know he is a big lier. I dont know how you know him but he must have sent you an email in the middle of this because he values knowing you. Unless he is a lier of course then its because he is crazy.
Re: a no show Freckles: Losing a Parent is a big thing. If its local go to the funeral with him.
OR at least go to funeral home and sign the book.
Re: a no show tara: People cope with death in various ways. If one of my parents died, I'd probably be on the internet in the middle of the night...in stressful situations, I need to be in control of something. I wouldn't be able to sleep, and I'd probably have made all of the "must" phone calls, which leaves things one can do at 1:30 a.m. -- send e-mails, or look up contact information, or book a flight. Sending an e-mail to apologize to a date would probably cross my mind as well.
I'd be inclined to believe this, because it's too easily found out otherwise. If he'd said his great-aunt or second cousin (etc.) passed, I'd be more suspicious.
Re: a no show shockedandamazed: It might have taken that long to get news to the family and spend time with family, etc.
However, if you called him and left a message, I think it is wierd that he just didn't call you back.
Just to cover your ass, I would send an e-mail back and let him know you are sorry to hear of his loss.
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