I had a potential client, and after we exchanged numbers, we only talked for a few days before he completely went ghost. Honestly, I didn’t care too much—I know everyone has their own life and I’m pretty down-to-earth about stuff like that.
But the issue came when he randomly texted me later, asking if I was available the following week. I told him no, I wouldn’t be available, and that I also didn’t feel comfortable traveling to where he was since we hadn’t spoken much. Instead of respecting that, he got dismissive when I called him out. I tried explaining my side, but then he hit me with, “Oh, now you’re just acting like a wife,” before saying goodbye.
Now Before he said goodbye, he tried to play it off like, “Oh, I’ve just been busy with work, I’m tired.” Like, okay…and? That’s not an excuse. I’m not hopping in an Uber just to make your life easier, especially after you’ve been MIA and now suddenly want things on your terms. My schedule isn’t here to get thrown off for your convenience. And then, on top of that, I get called a “wife” just because I told you you’re being a dick? Please.
At the end of the day, I’m really not a problematic person — this is just me venting and getting it off my chest. If I ever do have potential new clients, I want it to be clear that I’m down-to-earth, humble, and easy to work with. All I ask is respect for me and my personal boundaries. Life happens, and I understand that, but the issue comes in when someone wants everything on their terms without mutual agreement. That’s where I draw the line.