Every single time I’ve ignored my intuition and given people the benefit of the doubt I’ve regretted it. I also know instantly when someone is lying. You knew if you gave him the opportunity to explain you’d be sucked back in so in this case ghosting was the best option. It’s telling how many many men have been triggered by this article. It’s disturbing how many people don’t seem to think leaving the state and not disclosing this in the midst of a pandemic is a big deal.