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I agree with your thinking Bonita but not your solution. It's perfectly possible that she really just didn't know and kept it vauge because of that. However the thing to keep in mind is that it doesn't matter. Negative momentum is negative momentum whether she is interested or not. The only exception would be if she explained herself on why she didn't know or how she really does want to (investing).
By texting her later and suggesting it again he doesn't help make more comfort (which is what's needed and talking on the phone does more then text), begins chasing again which was the original problem, allows the break in rapport without breaking back which has him lose value, and can further even more negative momentum with the chance of another rejection.
Not trying to attack you at all though Bonita, I honestly see why you're saying what you're saying and like I said your reasoning is right.
Assuming that "chasing" was the initial problem, then yes...comfort needs to be established. Then again, if comfort wasn't established she isn't going to give him the time of day to make up for that...she will simply not respond to any message or phone call. Assuming some level of comfort and attraction was established, then I do see what you mean about how asking again could be viewed as chasing. Typically a girl that does offer a reason why she can't hang out or suggests another day is more into you and less likely to fake. I have however given guys the answer "sometime next week" and lived up to it. And sometimes I was into them and sometime not so much.
I think if he gets in contact with her (text or call is fine in my books) the sooner he can gauge whether there was any attraction. If she does not respond, then there was not and any future attempts would not only be futile but would completely turn her off towards him. So maybe if we combine both of our ideas it would help. Contacting her (i think phone or text is fine bc texting is more laid-back and less directive so if you dont want to appear to chase her texting is fine) and building some comfort rather than merely asking her out again. But the sooner you ask her to hang out the sooner you can guage the level of attraction.
Okay now Im just rambling...I hope that all makes sense! haha