I'm 28, 5'9, not out of shape, can dress half-decent. Appearance wise I'm ok -- just to cover that so you understand what I'm working with.

I think there must be something wrong with my behaviour. I've been rejected for a kiss on 3/4 of the last dates I've had (matches from Tinder). Here's the general process..

I take them to a quiet bar in the city and get to know them. I make sure they're doing most of the talking and I'm interjecting with comments/jokes, stirring the conversation. These topics start quite light-hearted, but I tend to dive into things like their dreams and passions, hobbies, etc.

I still struggle with natural kino, but I don't keep my hands to myself. I'm looking for opportunities - brushing into each other when walking or playfully pushing away, turning them to direct, touching on shoulder when making a point/etc. This is used sparingly, and I rarely get reciprocation in the form of touching.

I don't introduce sex into the conversation, and have trouble being sexual BEFORE a kiss - once she's kissed me then I feel comfortable being sexual.

After about an 40 minutes I move to another place (usually to get ice cream/something sweet). Chill/talk some more. After another 30 or so minutes I might go for a kiss depending how confident I'm feeling.

I've done this is the past by bringing the subject up. This is clearly a bad idea but I'm unsure what to do. I've heard a good tactic is to, mid conversation, say "wait" ... then go for it. Maybe this is why I'm being rejected for the kiss so much - I'm not doing it confidently.

I've then sometimes taken them to a pool hall or for a game of bowling or something depending on the mood/how much I'm enjoying their company.

If I don't go for a kiss mid-date then I'll go for it when saying goodbye.

Just tonight I was rejected once again as we were saying goodbye and she said "don't rush things".. I played it off with a smile and we hugged it out. Then she text me saying she's sorry she wasn't in the right mindset and needed a bit of space but she had fun blah blah blah. Have deleted her number because I can feel the LJBF coming on.

Any glaring holes in my game? Any insights/advice?