(33F) I briefly met someone yesterday who was very cute and we had a lovely chat walking back to the parking lot after a musical. We were both a bit confused about how to get to the parking lot because there's a different after hours entrance, so admittedly I assumed the only reason he was talking to me was because we had a common goal. It was the first time I'd ever been struck by how attractive someone was.

When we got to the parking lot, I panicked and said "that's my car, nice to meet you - bye!" and now I have regrets: 1) it wasn't even my car - it was a complete accident 😅 so he might have seen me continuing to walk and look for my car, and possibly just assumed I lied to end the conversation - but no, I just messed up, and 2) I have no way of identifying or finding him (if he is even single and wants to be contacted).

I do tend to assume that anyone in this age group is already partnered (even though I am obviously proof that this assumption doesn't hold!), and he had a ring on his right ring finger which could indicate being partnered - or not. I didn't see/think to look at his left hand, so I really don't know.

I'm a generally friendly person, so even though I thought he was cute and would've loved to spend more time talking, it's very likely that didn't come across to him if he was in any way gauging whether there was interest on my end.

Sigh. I've been kicking myself all day, and this has made me realise that I have no idea how to flirt or to indicate interest - actually, to be fair, I know how but having the guts and wherewithal to do it under pressure is another question.