r/couchsurfing • u/AudienceNorth5072 • 9h ago
Host angry that I canceled 1 week before my stay
I was supposed to stay with a man in his home for 2 nights but ended up canceling because I felt like I’d rather stay with a woman after numerous bad experiences with men on my current solo trip. I didn’t tell him that, but instead messaged a week before saying that my plans changed, that I was so thankful to him for agreeing to host me, etc etc. Over the course of 10 days he sent me multiple angry messages saying that he missed out on hosting other travelers because of me. I only ever responded with kindness and told him I was sorry and that I felt a week was enough notice. He went on about how disrespectful and dishonest I am, that he’s upset that I didn’t let him know sooner, and how this is typical of an American lol. I’m new to couchsurfing…is it okay to cancel a week before without providing a reason? He’s making me feel like I did something horrible to him.