"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."

Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.

Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?

You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.

Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.

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Call or text after getting # on cold approach?

tihash

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I'm 32, most numbers will be from girls in mid-20s. Call or text for the first contact after getting a number on a cold approach, and why?
 

"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"

You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.

Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.

Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.

Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.

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Trader

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Always call

You want as much *personal* interaction as possible. So obviously face-to-face is best, then phone call, then text/IM

And when you call her - don't try to create a long telephone conversation with her, just call her to set up the date.

The goal is to get her to meet you in person - then you work your magic.
 

Colossus

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Ive done both; it varies. A call is more direct and you can just cut through the bs and set a date, but many people dont answer unrecognized numbers. Personally I don't like leaving messages.

With texting you can flirt and use some witty verbal game, break the ice a bit, then call. Plus, texting is a bit more exciting. Women love to read and write.

They both work, you just have to get a feel for when to use them.
 

Georgepithyou

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Always call

You want as much *personal* interaction as possible. So obviously face-to-face is best, then phone call, then text/IM

And when you call her - don't try to create a long telephone conversation with her, just call her to set up the date.

The goal is to get her to meet you in person - then you work your magic.
Most younger girls these days dont like to call
 

Suave88

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I'm 32, most numbers will be from girls in mid-20s. Call or text for the first contact after getting a number on a cold approach, and why?
It is best to call. Don't leave a message. If she does not pick up, come back to us. Do not double call. Best days to call Monday and Tuesday based on the antidump machine. Call to set a date no chit chat BS.
What is the age group?
 

"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"

You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.

Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.

Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.

Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.

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EyeOnThePrize

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I'm 32, most numbers will be from girls in mid-20s. Call or text for the first contact after getting a number on a cold approach, and why?
If you have to ask then just call and get it over with. Texting is easy when you don't worry about stuff like this, when you come from abundance.

You're older and more experienced, act like it. Show effortlessness.
 
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