For me, it almost always seems to come down to two scenarios:

  1. I am interested in a girl I like. I ask her out. She immediately rejects me or later ghosts me on the planned date.
  2. I feign disinterest towards a girl I like. If I put in work, she will tell I am interested in her and see #1. She thinks I am not interested, and goes away.

What is the balance here?