I Dumped My Date After She Was 45 Minutes Late but I’m Not Sure If I Did the Right Thing

Navigating dating today can feel like threading a needle in the dark. One guy shared his story of a first date gone wrong—he arrived on time, but his date hadn’t even left home until 10 minutes after their set time. When he left after waiting half an hour, she bombarded him with angry texts.

It’s a situation many can relate to, with people weighing in on his side. One comment noted, “It’s not about gender—this is just plain rude. You showed up on time, and she should have respected that.” Others pointed out that it takes basic manners and respect for someone else’s time to make dating work.

Sure, dating decisions aren’t always clear-cut, but respect for someone’s time is pretty straightforward. This situation just highlights that even a first date can reveal red flags. What do you think—was he right to leave, or should he have waited longer?