Hey guys,
I need your expert advice.
Have been going out with a very nice girl who has a bunch of the qualities I'm looking for: family oriented, smart, educated, independent, makes good money, wants to have kids, craves adventure, fun to be around, etc.
We texted for about 3 weeks before we finally got to go out mainly because our schedules were very busy at the time although I sensed some hesitation on her part. First date was nice. We went to a karaoke bar, had some drinks, had fun, had great conversation, connected on a deep level. My car was at the shop so she picked me up at my place and dropped me off. At the time I had recently gotten promoted and she paid for the whole tab saying it was a gift in celebration of my promotion. I was a bit shocked. No girl had ever done this for me. I said ok thanks. I got the next tab.
I went for the kiss at the end of the date but she said no in a low voice. I felt it was some last minute resistance move and went for it anyways. She turned her cheek. She then said she's not the type to kiss on the first date and that I would get to find out more about her slowly. We said goodbye and she went home.
Our second date wasn't until after 2 weeks after the first. She had a very busy schedule the next weekend and couldn't commit. For the next weekend I invited her out again and she didn't respond at all. No reply. She kept texting me but never replied to my invite. I called her and told her I wasn't used to girls ignoring me when I ask them out. She said she didn't reply because she had some stuff going on that was tentative and didn't want to say yes to then have to cancel. Told her I understood that but I rather her reply and say no than not say anything. Also told her I wasn't going to be plan B for her. Asked if she was interested in going on a second date or if she didn't want to. She said she was and we made plans.
During this time our texting became more frequent with her often texting me early in the morning and late at night. Things seemed to be going well.
Right before first date I made what looking back I feel was a mistake. She sent me a video of a song she likes. I sent her another video and said I was dedicating that song to her. The song was very romantic and the message was I want to be with you and be everything you need sort of stuff.
We went on the second date. This one was better than the first. We had a lot of fun. I got her a little gift (probably a mistake). Nothing big. Just a mug with a quote. We are both quote junkies. Also got her some gloves because it was very cold that day and we were going to be very high up a building in cold temperatures. The date turned into 4 mini dates. We wended up going to a landmark building in the city to enjoy an amazing view, then went to a famous church that was closed (we sort of tresspassed) which was kind of fun and adventerous, then to a restaurant to grab something to eat and then to a bar very late to chill and have drinks. The ambience at the bar was relaxed and chill. We touched on different subjects and I was touching her arms, lower back, hair, etc. She asked about my relationship with my ex who I have a son with. She asked about me wanting more kids or not.
We then left. She dropped me off at my place. I was hesitant to go for the kiss (bad move). Looking back I think I missed some opportunities on this date. One of the areas I need to improve on is escalating and arousing girls I go on a date with. She complained that she would have a hard time looking for parking that late around her building. I live in a house with parking. Told her to park there and spend the night and she could drive home in the morning. She laughed and said no. Hugged and kissed her in the cheek and she drove home.
Then I started making more mistakes it seems. We took a ton of pics during this date up in the building we went to with the amazing view.
The next day for I don't know what reason I sent her a message that read "hey beautiful. I wish you smile a ton today. It's a sight to see
" She does have a beautiful smile.
She didn't reply to this until hours later. Didn't say thanks or anything just said good morning and sent me some of the pics we took. We texted some during the day and then no text that night. She was busy with a party she organized. I was out and about with friends and got a text from her at 3 am with more pictures we took. I didn't reply that night (maybe I should have?)
The next morning I sent her a text: "hey beautiful. What were you doing at 3 am thinking about me?
"
She didn't sent a smiley text or anything of that kind. She replied saying good afternoon. I said I noticed something about the pics. She said what? And I said I noticed that she looks really good by my side with a smiley face. She replied: "really ... maybe is the other way around ... I make you look good
I replied: Yes, you do. We make each other look good. I like it.
Then I asked how the party had gone. Didn't get a reply to that text until the next day close to 24 hrs later.
She said sorry she didn't get a chance to reply. She said the party was nice but she was very tired because she had to do a lot of cleaning and her body was sore. I replied with this text: "I'm an expert maseusse"
That was Monday around 3 pm. I haven't gotten a reply to that text since. I've been holding off on texting so I don't seem desperate but I don't know what the best move would be.
I'm now thinking maybe she got offended at my text?
Based on what I have said what do you guys think is the best way for me to salvage this. The days of no texting from me I believe help in showing her I'm not a needy guy who will chase her around.
What kind of text can I send her now to reignite communication?
"are you ok?
"did I offend you?"
"are you alive?"
"Saw something that reminded me of you."
Send her something funny to break the ice?
or ignore until she texts me first.
When we start talking again should I ask her straight up if she is interested in going out and getting to know each other? Try to see where her mind is.
I really like this girl and like I said she has a lot of great qualities. I think maybe I've made too many mistakes to salvage it but if there is a way you guys would know.
We talked during second date about possible places to go for third date. We were supposed to confirm with each other. Am I thinking too much about this? Should I just act aloof and act like nothing is happening, text her and go from there.Or am I better off not texting and hopefully upping my value that way?
Thanks for any advice guys,
I need your expert advice.
Have been going out with a very nice girl who has a bunch of the qualities I'm looking for: family oriented, smart, educated, independent, makes good money, wants to have kids, craves adventure, fun to be around, etc.
We texted for about 3 weeks before we finally got to go out mainly because our schedules were very busy at the time although I sensed some hesitation on her part. First date was nice. We went to a karaoke bar, had some drinks, had fun, had great conversation, connected on a deep level. My car was at the shop so she picked me up at my place and dropped me off. At the time I had recently gotten promoted and she paid for the whole tab saying it was a gift in celebration of my promotion. I was a bit shocked. No girl had ever done this for me. I said ok thanks. I got the next tab.
I went for the kiss at the end of the date but she said no in a low voice. I felt it was some last minute resistance move and went for it anyways. She turned her cheek. She then said she's not the type to kiss on the first date and that I would get to find out more about her slowly. We said goodbye and she went home.
Our second date wasn't until after 2 weeks after the first. She had a very busy schedule the next weekend and couldn't commit. For the next weekend I invited her out again and she didn't respond at all. No reply. She kept texting me but never replied to my invite. I called her and told her I wasn't used to girls ignoring me when I ask them out. She said she didn't reply because she had some stuff going on that was tentative and didn't want to say yes to then have to cancel. Told her I understood that but I rather her reply and say no than not say anything. Also told her I wasn't going to be plan B for her. Asked if she was interested in going on a second date or if she didn't want to. She said she was and we made plans.
During this time our texting became more frequent with her often texting me early in the morning and late at night. Things seemed to be going well.
Right before first date I made what looking back I feel was a mistake. She sent me a video of a song she likes. I sent her another video and said I was dedicating that song to her. The song was very romantic and the message was I want to be with you and be everything you need sort of stuff.
We went on the second date. This one was better than the first. We had a lot of fun. I got her a little gift (probably a mistake). Nothing big. Just a mug with a quote. We are both quote junkies. Also got her some gloves because it was very cold that day and we were going to be very high up a building in cold temperatures. The date turned into 4 mini dates. We wended up going to a landmark building in the city to enjoy an amazing view, then went to a famous church that was closed (we sort of tresspassed) which was kind of fun and adventerous, then to a restaurant to grab something to eat and then to a bar very late to chill and have drinks. The ambience at the bar was relaxed and chill. We touched on different subjects and I was touching her arms, lower back, hair, etc. She asked about my relationship with my ex who I have a son with. She asked about me wanting more kids or not.
We then left. She dropped me off at my place. I was hesitant to go for the kiss (bad move). Looking back I think I missed some opportunities on this date. One of the areas I need to improve on is escalating and arousing girls I go on a date with. She complained that she would have a hard time looking for parking that late around her building. I live in a house with parking. Told her to park there and spend the night and she could drive home in the morning. She laughed and said no. Hugged and kissed her in the cheek and she drove home.
Then I started making more mistakes it seems. We took a ton of pics during this date up in the building we went to with the amazing view.
The next day for I don't know what reason I sent her a message that read "hey beautiful. I wish you smile a ton today. It's a sight to see
She didn't reply to this until hours later. Didn't say thanks or anything just said good morning and sent me some of the pics we took. We texted some during the day and then no text that night. She was busy with a party she organized. I was out and about with friends and got a text from her at 3 am with more pictures we took. I didn't reply that night (maybe I should have?)
The next morning I sent her a text: "hey beautiful. What were you doing at 3 am thinking about me?
She didn't sent a smiley text or anything of that kind. She replied saying good afternoon. I said I noticed something about the pics. She said what? And I said I noticed that she looks really good by my side with a smiley face. She replied: "really ... maybe is the other way around ... I make you look good
I replied: Yes, you do. We make each other look good. I like it.
Then I asked how the party had gone. Didn't get a reply to that text until the next day close to 24 hrs later.
She said sorry she didn't get a chance to reply. She said the party was nice but she was very tired because she had to do a lot of cleaning and her body was sore. I replied with this text: "I'm an expert maseusse"
That was Monday around 3 pm. I haven't gotten a reply to that text since. I've been holding off on texting so I don't seem desperate but I don't know what the best move would be.
I'm now thinking maybe she got offended at my text?
Based on what I have said what do you guys think is the best way for me to salvage this. The days of no texting from me I believe help in showing her I'm not a needy guy who will chase her around.
What kind of text can I send her now to reignite communication?
"are you ok?
"did I offend you?"
"are you alive?"
"Saw something that reminded me of you."
Send her something funny to break the ice?
or ignore until she texts me first.
When we start talking again should I ask her straight up if she is interested in going out and getting to know each other? Try to see where her mind is.
I really like this girl and like I said she has a lot of great qualities. I think maybe I've made too many mistakes to salvage it but if there is a way you guys would know.
We talked during second date about possible places to go for third date. We were supposed to confirm with each other. Am I thinking too much about this? Should I just act aloof and act like nothing is happening, text her and go from there.Or am I better off not texting and hopefully upping my value that way?
Thanks for any advice guys,