Let’s just get this out of the way: standing someone up isn’t mysterious, edgy, or powerful. It’s not a “statement.” It’s not “protecting your energy.” It’s not a flex. It’s embarrassing. For you . Somehow, flaking became normal. Ghosting got rebranded as “boundaries.” Disappearing now passes for emotional intelligence. Basic discourtesy is mistaken for confidence. It isn’t. Standing someone up, especially in dating, doesn't make you interesting or desirable. It directly unde