Man bought a woman a flight from Madrid to London, then canceled their date for someone else — his next message had her screaming with joy
Many people say yes to a date, not just to meet a potential match, but also to experience something new and different. The latter was uncertain for one woman, who goes by @notesbysatsi, after a man canceled their date. In her post shared on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, she mentioned that her date had offered to pay for her tickets to London so she could visit him. Since traveling for a date was not something new, she said yes and made plans to do some sightseeing and meet her friends there. However, when he canceled, she wondered if she’d have to cancel her entire trip. To her surprise, he had an unexpected reply.
The woman mentioned that the man offered to buy her ticket to London, and she agreed. She noted that she is a Londoner and figured it would be nice to visit. She made plans with her friends, but five days before she could fly, the man canceled. He told her he had been texting another woman and wanted to give it a shot with her. She accepted his decision, but her first worry was that her entire trip would go for a toss. To her surprise, he texted her saying, “I hope you can still enjoy London.” He didn’t cancel her ticket and let her enjoy her vacation as planned. Later, when she messaged him and honestly told him she was struggling with affording accommodation, he even offered to help with that.
While she was disappointed that her date got canceled and things didn’t work out between them, she was grateful the plan came through. She added that she hadn’t been to London in years and had been really looking forward to the trip. She acknowledged the fact that he was respectable and ensured she didn’t suffer any loss due to his decision. Whether it’s a date across countries or at a cafe next door, certain etiquette and planning needs to be maintained. Data from a survey done by a dating app, Tawkify, showed that over 60% of young people are open to long-distance dating.
69% said they would be happy to take turns to visit their partner, while 59% noted that taking the onus of making the trip didn’t feel impossible either. As for canceling, experts say that the right approach is important, even if you’re never going to see the person. According to Bumble, Dr. Susan Trotter, clinical psychologist and relationship coach, explained that while rejecting someone for whatever reason, it is important to give them the necessary reason or details while also remaining respectful. The man rightly did this by being honest and not wasting her time. He took the gesture one step further by assuring her that he still wanted her to have a good trip. His gentlemanly approach left the woman feeling deep respect for him long after the connection had ended.
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