Thanks to guys for the posts, it helped loads.
I scheduled two dates in one day through online dating. Basically stayed back and went firm, asking questions and controlling the conversations.
Will not repeat the mistakes of letting them control the questions again.
I exited each chat on the high note, telling them i had to run even though I didn't, left them hanging.
Seems to work well. I still think there's room for improvements though, I usually start with a Hi
and wait for their reply. Replies are often 5-10 mins after they reply and immediately started questions on their profile and semi-ignoring their questions with quick brisk replies.I usually number close after 4-5 exchanges, telling them i have to run shortly after.
I read awhile back about a false time constraint before my hiatus which I introduced shortly into the conversation. Seems to work well on opening up and getting them to be open to text me.
Not interested in pursuing a text relationship though, having issues getting a definite date set. I'm trying to limit my exchanges to once a week and stay back making dates only text after the warm up.
I'm still new and very open to critique, I'm a open book and just a guy who really needs to turn his game around.
Will take each date as an opportunity to refine my conversation skill set.