Hi,

I'm new to the game. I've been regularly cold approaching for about 2 weeks and I started getting some numbers. I got 3 numbers and I befriended another one on Facebook. However, I can't turn those digits into dates. Here are the details, target by target.

  1. Approached this really cute girl at the mall. Actually she asked for my number first. We said we'll have coffee when she gets back from her xmas vacation. 15 min after our interaction I texted her saying it was nice to meet her, etc. She didn't send a single reply in over a week.

  2. I met this girl and added her on Facebook. She lives in another city so not my main focus at the moment.

  3. Met this girl on Thursday and thought the interaction was solid. We probably talked for half an hour. Exchanged numbers and agreed to do something on Saturday. Since Saturday is the New Year's Day, I said, everywhere would be closed. She said we could hang out at hers. Fast forward to Saturday, We texted back and forth to make a plan. She always took her time be sending a text. I suggested going to the ice-skating rink and she liked the idea. When I asked her what time was good for her, she said her new boots hurt her feet and she couldn't even wear shoes and she wanted to postpone ice-skating. Pretty bad excuse in my opinion. I asked her if she wanted to do something else. Got left with silence.

  4. On Friday, I got this pretty girl's number. I was surprised how I did it because she didn't seem that interested but agreed to grab coffee next week. Today I texted her "hey beautiful". Hello silence my old friend.

I am noticing a pattern here. I approach a girl, we have a decent interaction. We make a tentative date plan and exchange numbers, but I can't turn that number to a date. What am I doing wrong? Please help me overcome this sticking point. I appreciate all advice.

Thanks.

P. S. Are there any resources I should be aware of about texting that you would recommend?