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[missmaybe-not]

Coffee Break with a Cute Camo Guy...Then Crickets

Hey Maybe Nots and Maybe Yeses! Buckle up for another installment in the thrilling (and sometimes confusing) world of dating app roulette. 

Today's episode involves a military guy, a late-night rendezvous, and a disappearing act worthy of a ninja master (again, because apparently vanishing acts are a recurring theme in my dating life).

We all know the drill: swipe left, swipe right, pray for a match that isn't a catfish or a profile with all the personality of a wet sock. It's a roller-coaster, let me tell you. The gorgeous specimens with bios shorter than a haiku (do you think they’re too good to be true? They usually are). The verified hotties who vanish faster than snow in the summer sun (because they never reply to messages). The pretty decent profiles with interesting details that fizzle out in a flurry of awkward messages (because apparently, conversation skills are a rare commodity these days). And of course, the ones you just skip because, well, self-respect is a thing.

But then, there are the rare diamonds in the rough. Like this military fella – decent looking (by my discerning standards, of course), who actually replied to my message, and kept the conversation flowing like a well-oiled machine. The only snag (that wasn't his camouflage pants)? His schedule was about as predictable as a toddler on a sugar rush. Mine, with its late-night delights, wasn't exactly a walk in the park either.

So, picture this: a fine night (Dun dun DUNNNN!) at 2 AM (of course!), and there he is, gracing my workplace with his presence. We talked for a whole hour – no fireworks this time, let's just say public smooching at 2 AM isn't exactly the office dress code – but the conversation was surprisingly engaging. 

Afterwards, the messages kept flowing. My hopes for a second date were definitely piqued. But then, our text exchange, once lively, began to fade like a dying campfire, like a forgotten bag of chips at the back of the pantry. Poof! Silence. Crickets. Tumbleweeds. The usual.

Finally, I gathered my courage and (gasp!) initiated a conversation - the last one, or so I said. Shocking, I know. Apparently, he was surprised it was the "last message." Busy at work, he claimed, with no time for his phone (interestingly, the same app where he religiously viewed my stories suddenly offered zero connection for basic messaging. Maybe they have a special "stalk-but-don't-talk" feature?). So, I did what any self-respecting Maybe Not would do – I stopped wasting my energy and time.

One more soldier down in the battle of dating. But hey, chin up, love warriors! There are plenty more swipes in the sea, land and skies, and who knows, maybe next time I'll find a guy who understands the concept of both communication and basic human connection. Until then, let's keep the faith (and the sarcasm flowing)!

Stay tuned for more dating adventures (hopefully not haunted by ghosts), and feel free to share your own "Maybe Not" moments in the comments!

[liltrujis7]

There are reasons things happen in your life. Don’t dwell on them. Accept it, move foward. #nextchapterplease #liketheysaynoteagüites

[reignofglitter]

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[xromapajo]

And so today, I decided to have my haircut and dyed.. I so believe that you guys know the reason behind. #MovingOn #NextChapterPlease #NewHaircut #DyedHair #Red #NadaanSaBlower #ShutUp #ImAStrongWoman

[kushlovenhappiness]

I'm the shit. If somebody can't see that, its their problem, not mine ! 😊#imgoodbymyself #imgood #icandobadbymyself #nextchapterplease #idgaf #repost #instapic #ig #igers #igdaily #picoftheday #photooftheday #fuckya

[storiesonwhite]

fight for your life. when trying to think big and ahead, making decisions for the now, while accepting your fears and hoping for your dreams. it seems like an appropriate action finding your box strap, and taking it out for a short one. still remembering how to wrap. found, though, only one hand. half way in! #myhashtagisahashtag #nextchapterplease #stopcryingyoursoulout #takingaction

[buymartian]

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[kneesocksenthusiast]

I am smiling and my hands are to my heart in this picture... but the heart my hands are held up to in this picture has been broken countless times... not just by childhood disappointment, life shit and the cruel nature of group think, but by life circumstances. The most excruciating was my son having a host of health and developmental challenges. Now, years later? I smile with gratitude. I can say it was all extraordinary. The pain, the struggles and what it has cultivated and how it has helped me evolve. My son is nine. It feels like a 1,000 year long journey though, and that's ok. It cracked my heart open like an egg shell. And not the cracks that occurs when you gently tap the egg against an edge and it becomes a perfect puzzle piece. The other type of crack, you know, when you hit it too hard. The beauty in that is that it has left me open hearted to all. So while my hands are at my heart, please know my hands and heart are wide open To you. #justbreathe #smilewhileyoulearn #nextchapterplease #gritit #trustyourprocess

[ttlew24]

It's official. Grades in. Semester completed! I missed a 4.0 by 3, but at least I can say I put everything into striving for it Pops!!!!#EverythingIDoIs4U#StrivingForGreatness#2016Graduate#NextChapterPlease#FeelingMyself#😊

[livelearnloverun]

#wakingup #dreamchasing #livelearnloverun #nextchapterplease

[theresilientone1993]

And I mean that. #NextChapterPlease I've lost and I've learned, but best of all I've survived. #Stronger #SometimesYouJustGottaExhaleAndLetItAllOut

[chandaking]

Once you forgive them and yourself you can move on... No more anger or tears... ❤️ #nextchapterplease

[icantlivewithoutfriends]

For a girl who grew up with a mom who had to sell make-up half of her life just to get me through college, it is just right that I learned how to do my own even though I hate putting make-up on. I guess all I wanna say is, Thanks mom for putting up with all the financial issues. I owe you so much. Now I can finally say that, “no more school bills”. I’m not gonna take all the credit in finishing this chapter in my life. I’m not gonna say, “I’m, done” instead I’m gonna say, “Mom, Dad, We’re done. Now it’s my turn to return all the favor. ” Tsk, DRAMAAA!! Anyway, Graduation day tomorrow and yes, I am gonna do my own make-up. 

[buymartian]

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[wooshucaye]

Now i understand 😉 #nomoreyou #nextchapterplease

[geekyintrovert]

No more wondering. ♡ #Day3 #100HappyDays #MovingForward #nextchapterplease #langleav