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Old 11-20-2017, 07:48 AM
 
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I know it's been discussed to death how guys get very few responses from women. We're all pretty used to that by now. So here's a new question. Guys, which would be worse for you...

A. You express interest and get no reply at all
B. You express interest and get a fairly enthusiastic "Yes, I'd be happy to meet you! Let's make some plans," and THEN get no further replies

It just happened to me, and this wasn't even via OLD. I met her in person and we exchanged the one email and then nothing. Somehow, I'd have been less annoyed if she never wrote back at all.
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Old 11-20-2017, 07:51 AM
 
Location: Washington, DC
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B. says exactly what she meant...she would love to meet up and make plans. So ...the ball is in your court to make definite plans and set a date..

What exactly were you expecting her to say? She gave you all the indication of interest that you need.
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Old 11-20-2017, 08:10 AM
 
Location: Florida
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. I met her in person and we exchanged the one email and then nothing. .
She might be thinking the same thing, wondering why you haven't suggested something since you are the one that proposed it.
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Old 11-20-2017, 08:13 AM
 
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I know it's been discussed to death how guys get very few responses from women. We're all pretty used to that by now. So here's a new question. Guys, which would be worse for you...

A. You express interest and get no reply at all
B. You express interest and get a fairly enthusiastic "Yes, I'd be happy to meet you! Let's make some plans," and THEN get no further replies

It just happened to me, and this wasn't even via OLD. I met her in person and we exchanged the one email and then nothing. Somehow, I'd have been less annoyed if she never wrote back at all.
You have to pull up your big boy pants and email what you both are going to do.

Tell her where to meet and take it from there.
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Old 11-20-2017, 08:17 AM
 
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Agree, option B and you need to go forward and reciprocate interest actively.
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Old 11-20-2017, 09:44 AM
 
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I know it's been discussed to death how guys get very few responses from women. We're all pretty used to that by now. So here's a new question. Guys, which would be worse for you...

A. You express interest and get no reply at all
B. You express interest and get a fairly enthusiastic "Yes, I'd be happy to meet you! Let's make some plans," and THEN get no further replies

It just happened to me, and this wasn't even via OLD. I met her in person and we exchanged the one email and then nothing. Somehow, I'd have been less annoyed if she never wrote back at all.
I'd honestly feel less annoyed with no response. But maybe she was waiting for you to initiate. You brought up going out with her, be more specific.
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Old 11-20-2017, 09:51 AM
 
Location: NY
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Through OLD, I really did not have a problem with no reply. It's to be expected in a certain percentage of inquiries there. Trying to make plans with someone who acts like they want to go out, but then gets wishy washy or won't commit to a day/time is far more irritating.
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Old 11-20-2017, 09:54 AM
 
Location: The point of no return, er, NorCal
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Uh...perhaps write back?
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Old 11-20-2017, 09:58 AM
 
Location: Sector 001
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To answer your question, their inbox gets blown up every day with a dozen replies, so they probably just found someone they want more than you.
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Old 11-20-2017, 10:01 AM
 
Location: The point of no return, er, NorCal
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To answer your question, their inbox gets blown up every day with a dozen replies, so they probably just found someone they want more than you.
Did you not read the OP?:

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It just happened to me, and this wasn't even via OLD. I met her in person and we exchanged the one email and then nothing. Somehow, I'd have been less annoyed if she never wrote back at all.
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