I’m on vacation and met someone. After sex, he ghosted me.

I’m 29 and he’s 32. I am on vacation for a much needed life reset as I’m questioning what the hell I’m doing with my life.

This was supposed to be about me reclaiming my life. I had a great vacation. I did so much and grew my confidence. I made the mistake, however, of flirting with a local. We texted all week, met up several times, and eventually had sex. There was a strong connection there for a fling but also someone I want to keep in touch with.

There’s a lot of complexities. He has a child, barely speaks my language and, well, we live in different countries. But we said we would stay in touch. I’d let him know if I was in his city. I thought this was a strong connection.

But now, the next day, he ghosts me. Blocks me. There’s no recourse for me; I’ll probably never see or hear from this person even again who I felt this incredible chemistry with.

How do I rewrite this so it doesn’t ruin my vacation and my feelings about this place I’m visiting, which I love so much? How do I let go of the potential hope that he’ll unblock me? How do I return to my life and not let this sadness consume me?

I’m open to all advice and perspectives and, if you’ve been in a similar situation, how you got over it?