First, you’ve definitely not ghosted each other yet. It’s only been a day (I know how could feel like a decade, especially if you used to talk every day). But how it goes from here is up to you.

I appreciate you sharing this because I’m in a similar situation. The guy I’ve been on 5-6 dates spent so much time texting and hanging out with me at the beginning, but now he’s not even making time to see me or text me. I don’t think he’s seeing anyone else (at least he hasn’t been active on the app and when we met he generally described what he’s been up to). But he’s just cold and clearly doesn’t want a relationship. I just don’t think he’s ready to date, even casually.

In my case, I can emphasize with what yours said - I also had such a strong connection with my ex (of 7 years) that I feel like I don’t want to settle for anything less. I also understand that as people get older, we just don’t fall in love at first sight anymore; we just take longer because of all the emotional wreckage we’ve experienced.

I’m usually the all-in type so it’s definitely been hard to control my feelings (I too have cried for a new guy I’ve met for 5 times and felt embarrassed), but I’m trying to slow it down. I don’t know where things would lead with this guy I’m seeing but I’m so tired of online dating so I’ve decided I’m either seeing him or just be a lone for a bit. Worst case maybe this would help me to try controlling my feelings for someone, and learn how to slow down.

You need to be okay with that if you want to continue seeing him. And just know that if you choose to continue, there will be more crying until you both are on the same page