You go on a date, you think things go well, you like the person, you think they like you…then they never call back. You call a few times, thinking maybe they’re just busy, then probably 3-5 days later you get the realization that they are just simply avoiding you
As silly as this is, it used to bug me when it happened. I’d always mention if I didn’t want to pursue any further meetings (as politely as possible). Personally I don’t really feel closure from the ‘noncallback’. Imagine this- you go on ten dates, all ten people you meet are pleasant and you are willing to see them again, but all ten don’t call you back. Why? You could theorize about it, but unless they say why it could happen again- maybe you have some annoying habit you aren’t aware of, a horrible dresser, etc.
Since I’ve gotten an equal number of no-callbacks as I have gotten explanations on why we aren’t going to ever meet again, I can probably guess on why-
1.) No chemistry: Frustrating at times, especially when I feel LOTS of chemistry for the other person. But if they aren’t interested? meh, time to move on.
2.) (when I lived with my parents) still lives with parents: Understandable, we’ve had many debates on the 'dope about this issue. However, if they are also living with parents, and the same age/older than I am, I think this is an issue of the pot calling the kettle black.
3.) Too boring: Usually happens when I meet someone I find fall-on-my-face attractive. I’ll clam up/be afraid of doing something stupid and come off as being dull as a brick. This one is also a ‘take it or leave it’ because ‘boring’ is different for other people.
Admittedly, I’ve only not called one person back myself. I met her at a sushi place and she was far less attractive than her picture. I spent much of the date yammering about video games (something I don’t normally do) and I think I sucesfully conveyed the message.