I went on a date with a woman I really clicked with online. I showed up and she basically rushed to give me a hug. Instantly I liked her, too much. Obviously you hold back a lot on the first few dates and ask her questions but she seemed genuinely curious about me so I talked about my life and she asked about my ex (avoid the topic at all costs). With hearts in my eyes I told her how it ended and all that. She was still interested and was giving me “fuck me eyes”. Instead of going for a kiss I wimped out and kept talking. Even after that she was still touching my arm and laughing at my stupid jokes. We left and went to a patio bar and I think this is where it was three strikes you’re out for me. She asked me what books I’d been reading and being buzzed I didn’t think anything about it when I said The Game by Neil Strauss. When she asked what it was about her whole mood changed and she challenged me on whether I believed in using manipulation to get women. Anyways, I walked her to her street, she gave a lame excuse when I tried to kiss her goodnight. Text her the next day (don’t do this) and she didn’t really respond. I waited a few days with a weak “It was fun the other night, we should do it again if you want” (don’t do this either) and got the dreaded “It was fun but didn’t feel that spark” response. Always remember, let her do the talking, avoid negative topics and exes, push forward physically if you see signs of attraction, don’t bring up anything controversial, if you didn’t set up the second date at the end of the first one don’t text her until she texts back. And never ever tell her you’re involved in any way with pick up.