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Why that guy didn't call: he scored your digits but neglected to dial. Finally, some answers.(his point of view)
* Ever given a guy your number only to have him flake out? You probably chalked it up to his being an insensitive A-hole. But there are several other excuses, um reasons, that dudes don't make contact. A few may even make you see that men are sometimes the red victims here!
You Didn't Seem All That Interested
Every guy who takes a number from a woman is secretly wondering if he got slipped fake digits. Since it would be humiliating to have that fear come true, some guys won't even risk picking up the receiver. The deciding factor: whether you seemed genuinely interested. "I was vibing with this chick at a bar, but she seemed blase about everything," recalls Jim, 29 **. "So I figured she was working me for a free drink and I never called, even though I got her card." Hint: Skip the ambiguous attitude and say you're really looking forward to heating from him ... that is, if you really are.
He Was Flirting for Fun
Attached guys often wonder if they've still "got it." So once they score your number and prove they're The Man, the mission is accomplished. "Even though I have a serious girlfriend, I chat up girls and get their numbers," admits Rich, 31. "I'm not a dog--I'd never actually act on it, but it's nice to blow I'm still attractive. Besides, if my girl and I ever broke up, I'm not out of practice." Here's a case ...
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