Do you think, if you reframed it, that perhaps Sven wasn't focused on intentionally harming you? Perhaps he asked for the 2nd loop around the lake because he enjoyed your voice and thought maybe the 2nd loop he could share more of his?

And, the post date-walk text. Did you consider that a) for a boomer who's stated he abhors texting--texted you? And b) that shows some effort to leave his comfort zone. And c) that perhaps he was trying to be considerate, (probably unnecessary) but since you discussed online dating, he knows that ghosting makes him a jerk and blocking you makes him an ass, so he opted for a polite sign off, thanking you for sharing your time and signing off with best wishes because he may be a good human?

Maybe it's not easy for ol' Sven either?

Anyway, I'm sure glad I'm not out there in today's dating game--every story sounds so gawdawful.