I'm sorry I ghosted you

Dear H,

The other day, we went on our first date, and I want to start by saying that I truly had a good time. But I also need to apologize for not being completely honest afterward.

The truth is, there’s something I didn’t share—I’m not in the right place to be dating right now. I’ve been carrying a lot of emotional baggage, and in many ways, I'm broken. I thought that maybe meeting you might change my perspective, that I’d realize we could build something together. But that’s not what happened.

I want you to know that you’re a great person—kind, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. The issue isn’t with you; it’s with me. I’m not ready to be in a relationship, and I shouldn’t have accepted a date in the first place. That was unfair to you.

I feel ashamed for ghosting you, and I hate that I handled things this way. Even writing this message is hard for me—it’s not because of you, but because of my own struggles. I know I should have communicated sooner, and for that, I’m truly sorry.

You deserve someone who can give you the time, care, and connection you’re looking for. Right now, I’m not that person, and I would have been a burden to you. I hope you can understand and forgive me for how I handled things.

I'm sorry !