Over the last 2 months, i have been on a couple dates that eventually end up with “this isn’t the connection i’m looking for”. I pretty good at banter, but not so good at flirty banter, unless it’s through text(i just get more time to think). Went on this date friday, and she was amazing. But towards the end of the date, i knew i would get that text again because, as much banter as we had, i didn’t touch her once and that was after a 2h+ date. i did end up getting the text yesterday and at this point, i’m just annoyed cause i keep matching up with amazing women and keep fumbling them just cause i don’t know how to escalate.

A bit about me: was in a relationship for a year and half, dated casually for 6months before that, and was in 2 year relationship before that. I know you’re supposed to follow your balls to escalate, and that’s easy when i’m tipsy but i don’t like to be tipsy during dates. I just keep analyzing to try to find opportunities too much and not taking any. so any tips would be greatly appreciated.