Marcus & Sandy's Second Date Update

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 botton 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.

Elena called us about Victor. They matched on Hinge and went out for seafood in Mill Valley. Elena said they shared oysters, talked about work, discussed hobbies and what books they are reading. She thought it was easygoing and natural. She thought they bonded over mutual interests. But Victor never got back to her.

Adrian was excited to talk about Brooke. They met through mutual friends (it was a small get-together) and agreed to meet up for Hawaiian food in San Carlos. They laughed all through dinner and just seemed to click. Adrian said the chemistry was undeniable, and he wanted to go all out to impress her. That's why he surprised her with a helicopter ride afterward. In his mind, it was spontaneous, romantic, and unforgettable. He couldn't believe she ghosted after such a magical night.

Trevor called us about Alicia after they grabbed sushi in San Mateo. He said she was gorgeous, sharp, and they vibed right away over sake bombs. By the end of the night, Alicia even kissed him in the parking lot, and Trevor took that as proof things were headed somewhere. He told us he thought she was amazing and couldn't understand why she ghosted.

Sofia called us about Leo. They matched on Hinge and met for cocktails in Walnut Creek. Sofia said the drinks were great, the conversation flowed, and Leo even walked her to her car. She thought he was into it. But he ghosted.

Rosa called us about Miguel. They matched on Hinge and went out for dinner in Walnut Creek.  Rosa said they split calamari, ordered pasta, and lingered over dessert because the conversation was going so well. She thought Miguel was funny and attentive, and she couldn't figure out why he ghosted.

Monica called us about Julian. They matched on Bumble and went to dinner in Burlingame. Monica said they ordered a bottle of wine, split an appetizer, and even lingered over dessert because the conversation was flowing so well. She thought he was engaged, asking about her job and her family, and she left the date thinking Julian was genuinely interested in seeing her again. But she never heard back.

Javier called us about Brooke. They matched on Hinge and decided on brunch in Pleasanton. Javier said they shared pancakes, swapped stories about college, and even went for a walk afterward to keep the conversation going. He thought Brooke was easy to talk to and genuinely seemed interested in him. But she never responded after.

Eric called us about Paloma. They met on Match. They both have and love dogs. They agreed to meet at a dog park in San Mateo. Eric said it was playful, fun, and Paloma's dog seemed to love him. But after that, she ghosted.

Vanessa contacted us about Omar. They matched on Tinder and met for happy hour in Lafayette. Vanessa said they shared small plates, talked about music, and ended up staying longer than expected because the conversation was good. She told us Omar even walked her to her car and gave her a hug, so she thought a second date was basically guaranteed. But Omar never replied to her messages.

Carlos called us about Heather. They met on Hinge and grabbed dinner in Mountain View. Carlos thought it was fun. They had a lot in common. She had a great sense of humor. He can't stand boring. He swore Heather seemed like she was enjoying herself. But after that, she cut him off.

Sean got in touch about Rachel. They met on Hinge and went to a late-night diner in Oakland. Sean said they clicked right away, were laughing over milkshakes and fries, and he left thinking the chemistry was strong. But Rachel ghosted him afterward, so he called us for help.

Amanda called us about Gabe. They matched on Bumble and met for coffee in Redwood City. Amanda said the conversation was fun, she was smiling the whole time, and she really thought there was chemistry. But Gabe never reached out again.

Samantha called us about Luis. They met on Tinder and agreed to hit a karaoke bar in San Mateo. Samantha said she thought the date went great — they were laughing, drinking, and she really believed Luis was into her. But after that night, she never heard from him again.

Victor called us about Camila. They connected on Match and decided to go bowling in Daly City. Victor thought the night was playful and flirty, and he swore Camila was smiling the whole time. But after that night, she completely disappeared on him.

Diego calls us about Marco. They matched on Grindr and decided on tacos in the Mission. Diego thought things got pretty spicy...so to speak. but Marco ghosted.

Brynn calls us about Patrick. They met on Hinge. Brynn thought they clicked — but Patrick ghosted. They went for coffee for their first date. Nothing sticks out in her mind that went wrong on the date. They had a lot in common. She was attracted to him. She was sure there would be a second date.

Camila calls us about Jordan. They met on Match and went to brunch in Burlingame. Camila thought the date was smooth. She and Jordan "totally vibed." Plus, there were plenty of brunch cocktails and that really loosened up the conversation. They ended with a hug and he promised to call. But Jordan ghosted.

Carlos calls us about Jasmine. They matched on Bumble and met up at a coffee shop in Daly City. Carlos really enjoyed how easy the whole thing was. He wasn't nervous or uncomfortable. She was easy to talk to. Now, she has ghosted.