Marathon Dates in New York: Why Women Disappear After 10-Hour Meetings

A new trend has emerged in New York City - marathon dates that can last up to 10 hours and cost hundreds of dollars. However, even with such expenses, these romances often end abruptly, leaving men with empty wallets and broken hearts as their partners simply disappear without explanation - this phenomenon is known as 'ghosting.'

“My heart was broken,” admitted one of the affected men.

For example, a 38-year-old consultant from Lower Manhattan organized a long marathon date for his chosen one, which cost him over $400. After that evening, the woman simply stopped responding to his messages. A similar marathon date experience was had by a 29-year-old financial analyst, who also found himself without a reply after an eight-hour date with a girl.

“It feels like I was used,” emphasized one of them.

Relationship experts note that this trend reflects the dating culture in large cities, where the abundance of options seriously harms those seeking long-term relationships. A professional matchmaker recommends avoiding inflated expectations during the first meeting and limiting dates to a few hours instead of marathons to avoid the risk of relational 'ghosting.'

“Marathon dates almost always turn out to be a mistake,” stresses the expert.

Some girls have decided to forego makeup on dates, and they enjoy it, even if it doesn't prevent them from succeeding in such dates.

A new trend has emerged in New York City - marathon dates, during which a significant amount of money is spent in just a few hours, yet these romances do not always end happily. 'Ghosting' - the absence of explanation for feelings, can leave feelings of disappointment and sadness in its victims.