TIFU by Accidentally Turning a Guy Into My Stalker

So… I was just trying to be nice. Maybe a little flirty. But I did not sign up for this.

I was feeling kinda lonely one night, so I replied to a DM from this guy I barely knew. He was sweet, harmless, and honestly? I just liked the attention. So I played along.l..sent a few winky emojis, complimented his music taste, maybe even let a "you’re actually kinda cute" slip out.

The next day, he sends me a good morning text. Then an afternoon check-in. Then a "Hey, I saw something that reminded me of you". I thought it was cute at first, but then it got… weird. He started mirroring my music taste. Like, I mentioned I liked a song, and suddenly, it was on his playlist everywhere. He brought up random things I forgot I even told him. Like, "How was your sister’s job interview?" (Sir, that was a passing comment I made once.) He randomly “showed up” at a coffee shop I go to. And played it off like a coincidence. THREE TIMES.

And the final straw? He made a playlist named after me. With songs like “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” and “Every Breath You Take” (yes, the creepy one).

tldr: So yeah. I f*ed up by giving a little too much attention to the wrong person.** Now I’m actively dodging messages and double-checking over my shoulder when I go outside. Lesson learned: Be careful who you flirt with. Some people take it way too seriously. Has anyone else dealt with something like this, or am I just cursed with attracting the unhinged?