Your spitting game, it's going well. You're kino-ing, your getting close...AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN YOUR DUMB DRUNK FRIEND STUMBLES OVER AND HUGS YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BAR! His drunk steps chase away the moment which flees like a timid pussy-cat. The girl who you were close to kissing has already turned away. YOU HAVE BEEN COCK BLOCKED--or no? Is there a way to recover?...of course BUT what is the best way? When you have any type of hurdle that results in de-escalation its like an engine choking out on the highway, you're still moving--rolling--but your not active. One can always just move on to another girl, but let's add the premise that she is the hottest girl in the bar and you are determined to get only an F-close. How do you re-initiate, re-escalate? I'm searching for a universal re-escalation philosophy that can be applied to any time you experience de-escalation. Any advice?

Handle your drunk friend, keep your composure, and re-open her. She's already comfortable with your touch, and your company, so it should be even easier the second time. You've been given free material to re-open her too. "Whew, does that ever happen to you on your girls night out?"

If it's suddenly like talking to a brick wall, then take that as the first sign of a struggle you don't want to get involved in.