If he's not dead he's a coward. Either way move on. ( I say this with all compassion)

I find it sad that men our age (40+) don't have the balls to be honest. I'm always honest when I meet someone and either there is no chemistry, or something just doesn't sit right. What's so hard about telling the truth? A mature man doesn't disappear......the truth can hurt, or sting, but it is better than pulling a teenage move like that! Best it happened sooner than later.

Don't jump to conclusions. Since you have not done anything to get emotionally involved at this point, just go about your business and see what happens.

He may have a reason - if so, he'll let you know. I wouldn't wait around to see.

What a jerk! Unless he is dead or in the hospital and unable to contact you, it sounds like he ghosted. I’m sorry that happened. People suck.

I've learned to not chase guys. If they're interested they will text back.

Forget him. I would never stand someone up. It's disrespectful.

You have all been so nice, and your suggestions good. I finally got a phone call. He was as bewildered as I. He had been texting me and wondering what was going on with me. His phone or mine I don't know. He was getting mine I was not getting his. Our lunch date was achieved, lol. He showed me his phone and the texts. We had a very nice afternoon watching a movie. I told him I always answer texts so if I don't, there's a problem. Thanks again you all are the BEST!

I hear from folks that this is not uncommon.
Realize that it's not you. It's him.
The interesting thing here, and the positive thing, is that you took the leap and are brave enough for the face to face encounter.
Simply, try again!

Very sad,with today's almost instant communication,a text,phone call would be nice,a show of concern,perhaps he felt trapped? Unsure of further developments? I suppose better to find out now, than when deeper into the relationship. My condolences,for what might have been.....

It does seem a bit suspicious, but "you don't know until you know." So find out and don't speculate. That's my suggestion.

Give him the benefit of the doubt for one more day but if i were you i would not text him again. hope all goes well.Sounds like you like him.

This is called "ghosting." It is rude and unkind.

Luckily, no man has done that to me.

I dislike this kind of men. I think he don't have the courage to talk what isn't ok or worse, he don't care about what could you think about situation. In my opinion, his behavior can talk about his character.

Maybe he had a heart attack or something. Always assume innocence, a give the benefit of the doubt - at least the first time. Unfortunate things happen. I would be more concerned than feeling stood up.

That said, if it turns out later that he did, in fact, stand you up, then kick him to the curb.

I would guess he just got cold feet.

Lots of people act as though the normal rules of social courtesy do not apply to internet relationships. I find it disagreeable, but it is a fact of life.

Very rude behaviour, sounds like it is for the best.

You've been ghosted, I'm afraid. Or a meteor landed on him.

Wife got a hold of his phone maybe

OUCH! I'm sorry, Booklover! Sounds odd...but, as many have suggested, it's time to stop texting, etc, and see what happens. You don't want to continue with pressure. Call a woman friend and go out to a movie/dinner! Have fun! If he's ''worth it''....you'll hear. Otherwise, nothing really gained other than a sad experience!

We don't know.

Follow your instincts, they are normally right. Do what you feel is the right thing to do but don't press it.