A bartender at a place I go to set me up with someone that works with her at another bar, she said we're like the same person. She talked me up to her, then she permitted her to give me her phone number next time she saw me so I texted her and we hit it off.
Same age, both own our own homes, both have a cat, both have the same taste in music, both live with a similar philosophy, both never married, etc. We started texting and getting a feel for each other, we both loved the similarities and she agreed to a date very quickly.
We got dinner for our date, we couldn't stop talking. We left when the restaurant had to close, then we went back to my house to watch a movie and share music together, I got her back to her car around 1 AM that night. We kissed and she told me she had an amazing time and really wants to see me again.
The bartender that set us up worked with her the next day, she told me she was nothing but smiles and was telling staff how it went and demonstrated pure excitement.
Since then, her communication has dropped to 0. I asked about her availability for another date since she told me the next day she's dying to see me again. It's been two days of zero contact. It just goes to show that no matter how good of a date you have and how good the connection is, it might not be enough.
All you can do in these circumstances is laugh though! I accepted it. I didn't try to force it. I left the ball in her court and if she is interested, she will take me up on the offer but there's any number of reasons why her mind could have changed. All that matters is I put my best foot forward at least.