Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Woman's Date Vanishes, Leaving Her with Bill and Embarrassment
A woman who hadn't been on a date in six years was very excited for her first date after a breakup.
Her date picked the restaurant and ordered a lot of food and drinks.
He then said he was going to the bathroom but never came back.
The woman felt very embarrassed and worried she'd have to pay for everything alone.
Thankfully, the restaurant staff helped her pay only for what she ate.
She shared her story online, and many people were very upset by the man's rude behavior and felt sorry for her.
This made her feel discouraged about dating.
A 30-year-old woman went on her first date in six years after a five-year relationship ended.
Her date insisted on picking the restaurant and ordered multiple drinks and appetizers.
Mid-meal, the man went to the restroom and never returned.
Restaurant staff kindly split the bill, allowing the woman to pay only for her portion.
The woman shared her experience on Reddit, garnering sympathy and outrage online.
- Who
- A 30-year-old woman and her date
- What
- A first date turned disastrous when the man left the woman alone at the restaurant mid-meal, forcing her to confront embarrassment and potential bill payment.
- When
- Around Halloween, 2025 (implied by "on Friday I was lonely had no plans on Halloween")
- Where
- A restaurant chosen by the date
- Why
- The man's motivations for leaving are not stated, but he left after ordering multiple items and excusing himself to the restroom.
Reddit Users
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Date's Behavior
Reddit Users
Condemned as cowardly, entitled, and cruel. Users suggested reporting him to Hinge and banning him.
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The man's motivations for leaving are not stated beyond his actions.
First Date Strategy
Reddit Users
Some users suggested coffee or a 'zero date' (one drink, one hour) to gauge compatibility before a full dinner date.
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Restaurant Staff's Actions
Reddit Users
Praised for their kindness and professionalism in assisting the woman.
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- Age of Woman
- 30
- Dating App Used
- Hinge
- Time Since Last Date
- 6 years
- Previous Relationship Length
- 5 years
- Date's Actions at Restaurant
- Ordered multiple drinks, appetizers, and entrees.
- Man's Departure
- Left the restaurant after excusing himself to the restroom.
- Restaurant's Response
- Split the bill; woman only paid for her portion.
- Social Media Reaction
- Widespread outrage, sympathy for the woman, condemnation of the man's behavior.
