In this Dear Damona episode, we tackle what to do when someone keeps canceling last minute before you've even had a first date, and how to tell the difference between giving someone a fair chance and letting them waste your time.

This week, a listener named Jenna shares:

"I matched with a guy on a dating app and followed your advice. After a week of messaging, I asked him for a brief phone call. He was so fun to talk to, and we seemed aligned. We agreed to meet for drinks after work. The day of the date came, and at lunchtime he texted and apologized that a work emergency came up and he had to cancel. He asked to reschedule and we found a day the following week, and he canceled again with a similar work situation."

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

Why that gut feeling of resistance before rescheduling is actually your bodily wisdom talking
The real difference between the benefit of the doubt and gullibility
The must-do screening steps that reduce ghosting and flakiness
What two last-minute cancels actually reveal about someone's priorities
The hidden cost of rescheduling for someone who keeps flaking

Resources & Links:

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Last Minute Cancel & Screening Steps