The Reason He Didn't Call
Here's a situation that most dating dynamos can relate to; you go out on a first date with a guy, it went great, but then nothing. He said he'd call, but he didn't. You take solace with your friends who reassure you that you didn't do anything wrong. You're left with confusion and frustration and the unanswered question of why. Read on for five reasons why he never called;
1. He wasn't physically attracted to you
This one is painful to hear but it's fairly common. You might think you have everything but a last name in common with someone before you go out for the first time but then you quickly discover that there's no amount of common ground that can compensate for lack of chemistry. Don't worry; this doesn't mean you're unattractive. You just weren't his taste. Shrug. Don't let it get you down.
2. You slammed your ex
Your creepy ex is not appropriate first date conversation, ever. That's topic is best left until your guy asks about him and you're on solid dating ground. If you hijacked the first date talking with rants about your sleazy ex you really shouldn't be surprised that he didn't call you again.
3. You told a lie about something important
This one is mainly for internet daters. You need to stop posting photos that are ten years old on your dating profile. You're fooling yourself if you think you still look like that. Furthermore, if you didn't inherit a million bucks from dear old dad, don't tell us that you did. Did you honestly think you wouldn't get called on this? Why are you even surprised that he didn't call you back?
4. You didn't at least offer to pay
Chivalry ain't dead, chicks. At least, not entirely. More often than not, a guy is going to be glad to pay for your first date, especially if he did the asking. That said, at least offering up your own cash is not only classy, it ought to be mandatory. Unless you want to be seen as a gold digger who is looking for someone to spoil her. And if you are that, then right on, sister. Good luck getting what you're after. For the rest of us, this small faux pas might have just cost you date number 2.
5. He didn't think you were interested
First dates are about paying attention to all aspects of your date. If he hasn't called your for a second date, try replaying your first date in your mind. Do you remember him making a move to hold your hand but then you pulled it away to adjust your scarf? Or how about that old friend you ran into and just had to hug, just as he was getting ready to put his arm around you?
Little things like this that you might not have thought about at all could have indicated to him that you're totally not into it. Thus, no phone call. But then again, if you didn't get the "wow, his hand is touching mine" butterflies in a way that made you remember these little things, then maybe you actually don't want to go out with him again.
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