I have implemented some self-imposed rules, and my friends feel I am being ridiculous.
If I exchange numbers with someone and they will not commit to plans, I give them two weeks and that is it. I am not ghosting men by any means. I do leave the door open and tell them that when they have time they know how to reach me, but usually I never hear from them again.
I know this may seem closed-minded, but is there ever really a good time to cut your losses and move on? I like your rule.
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You can tell your friends I said so. It only takes an hour or so to have a nice coffee. Your coupled friends might not understand that for many people, dating apps are entertainment. I hear this complaint a lot from people in college and in their 20s.
They tell me that the percentage of matches that become first dates is very, very low. Many app users just want to see who likes them back. Your two-week rule is fine.
If there are no red flags during the phone call, I ask to meet for coffee or a drink. Log in No account? Sign up Log out news. The Sun November 16, 3: Communication is key, which seems to be made even harder by social media.
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Using emojis and memes can be quite cryptic and hard to read. But even plain old text messages can be vague and misleading. Your partner may fill a message with meaningless details in a bid to bamboozle you. If you ask a short question but get an essay in response, this can be another evasive move. Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please Log in.