... been on 3 dates. We like each other, but don't live in the same city so the dates aren't very close together. When she calls or texts, I'm too busy to drop everything and respond in what she considers a timely manner. I admit, sometimes it is days before I return calls but ... Anyway, she calls me earlier and complains that I don't seem that interested in her/attentive/serious. I told her that WE can work on it. We were supposed to see each other today, but the weather is horrible so we changed it to tomorrow. A few minutes ago, she texts me and says she changed her mind, she is going back to ***** since the weather cleared up. (It DID clear up and she DOES have work tomorrow.) I like an icy frame, but don't want her to walk. I made one of our inside jokes and said, "See you in the month of April." She texts back, "If you play your cards right." I am interested in something long term. Shouldn't the aloof, indifferent game be drawing her in? How should I respond? What should I do from here?

You seem to bothered about her. Get other girls on the go just to date. You can't be interested in someone long term after just seeing her 3 times. Maybe next time you see her it turns out she is a virgin... or even worse religious. Take it light and slowly. When she is saying you are not too bothered about her you act as if you are ignoring her calls on purpose and act defensively. You should instead just joke about it and set a meeting up at that point. Don't EVER fall for that bullshit she gives you. You probably did because you like her too much. So the only solution i see is you have to see other girls. Even if you end up hooking up keep on seeing other girls for at least a few months before you can be sure she is the girls for you.

From what I can see on the text she is holding the higher card now... You have to turn this around and I'm sure you'll have the confidence to do it if you set up meetings with other chicks on the side as she won't be you're only option(and trust me you definitely are not her only one)

Thanks. I definitely should see some other women. You are right about it only being 3 times. Sometime I lose my perspective.

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