THE SPARK & THE SILENCE

Ravina M Sachdev explores modern dating today — when someone's hot and then suddenly not

- Ravina M Sachdev

If you've been in the dating world lately, you've probably experienced this at least once. You meet a man. Maybe you meet him organically, but, most likely, you meet him online because that’s where pretty much everyone meets these days. You end up swiping right on each other and adding each other on the ‘gram. You exchange some fun, flirty messages, and the banter is through the roof. He seems genuinely interested, and the vibe feels electric. You go on a date or two, and the chemistry is undeniable - that rare, magical spark that makes your heart race. But, just as you're starting to feel hopeful, the energy shifts. The texts become less frequent, days pass without a word, and, suddenly, the weekend arrives with no plans on the horizon. Whatever the case, one thing’s for certain — your intu