Tony called us about Mariah after their pizza date in Oakland. He said she was next-level gorgeous, sharp, funny, and told this story about her grandmother making tamales that ?made him see the whole future.? They bonded over concerts (both of them love live music) swapped favorite Bay Area hangouts, and even agreed that the only people still eating gas station nachos at midnight are heroes.

Shawn met Isabelle on Match and took her to a Thai place in Berkeley for date number one. He says she was cute, grounded, and had that contagious, full-body kind of laugh. They bonded over their dogs, favorite cooking shows, and horror-story dates from their past. Shawn thinks he crushed it? and now he wants to know what happened to her.

Kyle thought his Hayes Valley date with Natalie was a total win?great banter, travel chaos stories, dive-bar love, and matching ?chaos goblin? siblings. But the next day? Nothing. Ghosted.

A great dinner at OJ?s, easy banter, shared sibling drama, and a weirdly specific whistling struggle?Nate thought his date with Sienna had all the signs of a perfect match. But then? Radio silence. We dig into what might?ve happened.

Their connection started on one of ?the apps,? though Connor can?t even remember which one anymore. What he does remember is Valerie, gorgeous, quick-witted, and steady in a way that pulled him in. They talked food, terrible twenties roommates, and their mutual love for true crime. Everything flowed and then? silence. Connor wants answers.

Riley wants answers. He met Jenna online, finally took things offline for a Berkeley coffee date, and loved her vibe: funny, thoughtful, and apparently a walking library of book recs. They talked art, jobs, sandwiches? everything but why she vanished afterward. Let?s find out.

Trevor called in to tell us about his first date with Melissa, who he met online and immediately impressed by loving beer, nachos, and Pixar debates. They hit a San Jose brewery, swapped favorite road-trip stories, and Melissa even got Trevor to admit he still sleeps with a fan on full blast. Effortlessly funny energy, great chemistry, and some very solid first-date vibes, so why did she ghost?

Jamie and Eli met on Grindr, grabbed tacos and margaritas in Oakland, and immediately clicked. Between the musical theater banter and shared Coco tears, Jamie found Eli sweet, funny, and disarmingly honest. Now Jamie wants to know: was the connection as mutual as it felt?

David thought he and Claire had real chemistry ? ramen, cocktails, laughs about their dogs, and solo travel tips. He called her amazing, smart, funny? a total catch. Then she ghosted. We dig into what went wrong.

Text chemistry doesn?t always translate to real life? except when it does. Jenna shares her date with Chris, the ?cool artist? who matched her wit in person. Sushi, design talk, reality TV confessions, and corgi photos made for a first date full of real intimacy.

Jared met Cassie online and went for drinks at a rooftop bar. They swapped travel stories and cracked up over cringey dating profiles. The vibe was fun enough that they stayed for dessert. Jared left thinking date number two was a sure thing. Then? silence. Now he?s wondering what happened.

Nico?s date with Vanessa started off sweet: Italian food in Burlingame, beach talk, and a cute saucy moment he handled with care. But just as quickly as it started, she ghosted. We uncover the story behind the no-show.

What happens when your dream date suddenly ghosts? Bryce says he and ?Carissa? connected over comedy, late-night eats, and one hilarious fork-drop moment. But when we get Clarissa on the phone, she reveals the date was over before appetizers. And yes ? it starts with her name.

Tapas, sangria, and a spoon swap?what could go wrong? Trent thought he nailed his date with Kayla, but after their Walnut Creek night out, she vanished faster than a reality show rose ceremony. Let?s unpack this one.

Lucas and Erin met online, hit a Redwood City pub for dinner, laughed, swapped TV favorites, and split a dessert. He thought sparks were flying ? until she ghosted. We track down Erin to figure out why.

A cozy night in downtown Campbell: drinks, tacos, and a dog in a sweater. Eli thought he and Marissa had something real?shared laughs, shared snacks, and shared love for dogs and Trader Joe?s. But a few days later, she disappeared without a word. What went wrong?

Italian dinner? Check. Hike talk? Check. Mutual dislike for chatty movie-goers? Check. Everything seemed perfect for Adam and Brittany? until she ghosted him. Time to figure out what went wrong.

They met at a mall for tacos ? what could go wrong? Nate says the date was ?over before it started,? but Emily might have a different take. No second date, but plenty to talk about.

Lauren and Matt matched on Tinder and hit it off over burgers and bad dating stories. She thought it was the start of something real ? he thought it was... a lot. What went wrong? We unpack their first (and only) date.

Coffee by the beach, shared love for surfing and punk music, and laughs about big families in a town where everyone knows everyone? Eric calls in to tell us about Tara and get to the bottom of why she ghosted him.

Cocktails, chemistry, and? ghosted? Evan shares his story of meeting Mariah and the date that didn?t go as planned.

Mark called about Elise saying she?s classy, funny, and full of laughs. They bonded over favorite movies, swapped quotes, and even dreamed about escaping the work grind with a weekend getaway. Sparks were definitely flying so why did she ghost?

Nico met Jessica for sushi and says the spark was undeniable. They bonded over 80?s music, joked about pineapple on pizza, and shared a few sweet moments. Everything felt right ? until she suddenly stopped responding. What really happened after that perfect date?

Tyler met Brooke on Hinge and thought their dinner date in the city was magic. They shared great laughs, real spark, and genuine connection. But after a quick hug goodbye, she disappeared. What happened?

It started with a concert under the stars and ended with burritos and a hug that felt like something more. Jen says her night with Cody was effortless ? fun, easy, and full of chemistry. But a few weeks later, he?s gone silent. What gives?

Felix called his date with Dana ?a rom-com come to life.? Sushi in Japantown, playful banter, karaoke till closing ? pure magic. So why did she disappear?

Josh thought his tapas date with Tamara was a hit?great food, flirty banter, and zero awkward silences. They agreed: team books, not screens. He left confident. She left? and never texted back

Wine, charcuterie, and easy laughs ? Ryan thought his Burlingame date with Chelsea had it all. He even got what he called a ?promising? hug. But did that moment mean what he thought it did?

Brandon said his dinner with Tasha at a French bistro in Livermore was flawless ? great food, deep conversation, and real chemistry. She ?really got? him. So why did she vanish afterward?

The night felt like something real ? cocktails, laughter, and connection. Marcus was sure there?d be a second date. But then Jade was gone without a word. What happened after the perfect night?

Jared met Cassie online and went for drinks at a rooftop bar. They swapped travel stories and cracked up over cringey dating profiles. The vibe was fun enough that they stayed for dessert. Jared left thinking date number two was a sure thing. Then? silence. Now he?s wondering what happened.

Devon and Mia hit it off over trivia and nachos in Campbell. The night felt easy, funny, and full of chemistry ? at least to him. But when she disappeared after what he thought was a perfect date, he had questions.

Grant met Lena online and took her out to a perfect date in the mission, or so he thought. They shared small plates, favorite bands and the sparks were flying, so why didn?t she follow up?

Caleb met Naomi online and their Lake Merced date felt easy with a jog, a coffee, and real chemistry. He thought he?d finally found someone who matched his energy. Now she?s gone silent, and he wants to know why.

Mason met Dani on a dating app and shortly after they went out to dinner. He thought she was smart, funny, and good to talk to so why isn't she calling back? Mason wants to find out why and hopefully lock in a second date.

Adam said that he met Rhea online and had competitive fun with good chemistry. They went bowling and got pizza after, he was hoping for a second date but got left on read, now he wants to know why.

Zach met Lily online, and their dinner felt easy and fun. They connected over music, shared pet stories, and even split dessert. He expected to hear from her again but she never called, and he wants to know why.

Ethan said he met Lacey online and they hit up a local brewery. They sampled flights, shared a giant pretzel, and even talked about taking a hike together soon. He thought it was an easy setup for a second date. She ghosted, and he wanted to know why.

Rachel called us about Mateo. They connected on Bumble and grabbed drinks in Berkeley. Rachel said they talked about work, music, and even shared nachos. She said she thought he was charming. But Mateo ghosted.

Mark said he met Vanessa online and their coffee date felt relaxed and easy. They sipped lattes, talked about work, and even walked the pier. He thought it was the start of something. She ghosted, and he wanted to know why.

Todd is on to figure out what went wrong with Alexis, a girl he met on Hinge and went out twice with. Technically, this is a third date update. He tells us the dates were fun. Both times, she was down to go back to his place which is always a good sign. Why isn?t she answering his calls or texts now?

Alex said he met Marissa online and their rooftop dinner felt magical. He booked a table with a view, ordered a bottle of champagne, and said their conversation flowed all night. He figured they were lining up a second date for sure. She ghosted, and he wanted to know why.

Leah is trying to figure out why she?s being ghosted by Alex, a guy she met on Bumble. She really liked Alex and has been waiting for him to reach out but he still hasn?t. She says she texted him to thank him for the date, but his reply was really short and when she texted him again, he didn?t answer. What happened? 

Carter says his beach picnic with Jenna in San Gregorio (south of Half Moon Bay) is romantic and effortless. He packs a blanket, fresh sandwiches, and a bottle of rosé. They walk the sand at sunset, and he swears it feels like something real. She ghosts, and he wants to know why.

Cody is calling to see if he can get in touch with Whitney, a girl he met on Hinge and went on one date with. He thought she was hot and fun. He felt like there was chemistry just through their message. He asked her out for drinks and it was a blast. She was everything she appeared when they met in person. They had such a good time and he was pleasantly surprised when she invited him back to her place afterwards. All good stuff. So why the heck is she ghosting? 

Marco met Elise online and swears their date downtown is one of a kind. They have oysters with sparkling wine, martinis, a fantastic dinner, and long conversation. He thinks the intimacy is obvious and they?re destined for a second date. She ghosts, and he wants to know why.

Sam calls us about Brianna. He says they met on Hinge. He took her to drinks a week or so later, and he had a lot of fun. He thought they were absolutely on the path to a second date because she invited him to come hang back at her place after. They didn?t hook-up, but he took it as a good sign that she was cool with having him in her space. He texted her the next day and she didn?t answer. 

Dylan thought his rooftop wine bar date with Marissa was classy. He said they sipped, laughed, and leaned in close...he even thought they might kiss before saying goodnight. Dylan couldn?t believe she ghosted. He thought it was pretty unforgettable. 

Damon said his dinner with Kendra was the best he?d had in months. They met on Hinge. He bragged that she was beautiful, funny, and didn?t seem fazed when he suggested dessert after. He thought that was a good sign. She wasn't in a hurry to leave. Damon told us he couldn?t wait to see her again.

Brandon called about Tessa. They met on Hinge and did tacos in Oakland. He said she was stylish, witty, and they clicked immediately. He thought their banter felt like they?d known each other for years. Brandon told us the sparks were undeniable, so he was shocked when she disappeared afterward.