So I tried online dating because it's hard for me to meet people due to my busy work schedule, and I started talking with this one girl, and we hit it off. After talking for awhile, we agreed to meet up tonight after I got off work, and we picked a public place where we would do that. I get there, and I text her that I'm there. No response. I ask her where she is, if she's okay, but I'm still not getting any responses. After a half-hour of nothing, I just went home. I'm pretty sure I got stood-up, which would be fine if she said something so I didn't waste my time waiting for her.

I have trouble reading people and their intentions, whether online or in person, and cutting off people who aren't genuine is unfortunately a recurring theme in my life. Is there a way to tell if someone is gonna double-cross you like that so you don't waste your time with them?

Ahh, the sting of rejection. Unfortunately, many of us (including myself) have felt it's harsh inconsiderate needle.

Don't feel so bad about being stood up. I know it feels really frustrating because you just had your time and energy wasted on someone who clearly is a total coward. They give you bullsh*t excuses like, "I hurt my leg and can't go" or they simply neglect to say anything.

However, try not to waste any more time thinking about or chatting with someone like that. Feel free to leave one last message expressing how you don't appreciate having your time wasted. But really, they're simply not worth your thoughts or any more of your time.

There is no way to tell apart those who is just playing around (and is actually too much of a coward to actually go through with any plans you've set) and who is serious.
The best thing you can do is to let it go and move on. You may encounter this situation again, but if you're persistent you will eventually find someone who actually wants to meet you and get to know you. Don't be too discouraged!

From what I read you don't have enough respect in your neighborhood go out earn your respect and you'll find your perfect match while doing so but if you stop what you're doing once you find her you will loose a lot of your respect

Ed, I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean. What do you mean when you say I "don't have enough respect in [my] neighborhood"?

So you don't waste you time, set a meeting time if they're late too bad just go home. Don't wait too long even if someone was late they better try to be there early or on time for you. It worked for me at least.

That's exactly what we did. But I guess I'll have to be more strict on those meeting times then.

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Exactly what I mean get strict to not waste your time. Sorry if I wasn't clear.

You were clear. I should've made it clear(er) that we set a meeting time in my original post.

Np, I think you'll be fine. Make people want to be on time for you being more strict with that. I'm sure you're a gentlemen. Being late and never contacting to cancel is very rude anyways.