How did y’all deal with the feeling of the one that got away?

Last weekend I had the most pleasant first date of my life with a woman that I felt like was way out my league.

The conversation felt engaging and flawless the whole time to me, but maybe I was seeing through rose colored glasses.

At the end of the date, we hugged and she suggested that we see each other again next week. I texted her when I got home to make sure she made it home safe as well. She texted back saying how much fun she had. When I told her I’d like to see her again, she kind of brushed it off.

It’s been 4 days now, and she continues to text back warmly but sporadically, and basically ignores my attempts to secure another date 😅

It’s just confusing, I don’t know why she either wouldn’t tell me that she’s not interested in another date, or just stop texting back entirely. It seems like every time I’ve lost hope, she texts me back.

At this point, I’m holding space for her, but not holding my breath for her. Maybe it’s because it’s my first time attracting a girl of her caliber, but how do I let that feeling go if she’s not interested?