Guys, I have a huge problem right now. I can't seem to escalate properly. For the last few months, I have had great success with women. Now, I have more women in my life than I could have possibly imagined. However, lately, I have been unable to close. It seems like I am getting myself friendzoned way more than I would care to admit. It is useful for expanding my social network, but, my god, I am struggling here. It is like everything I do starts to work the girl in the opposite direction I want it to go.

Last night was a perfect example. I was with an HB8. Let's call her N. I met her through one of my friends (HB8.5). Now I knew this girl liked me. The first time we met, it was during HB8.5s birthday celebration. We all went out. I didn't pay much attention to her that night, because I was too busy using the fact that I was out with like 6 women to pick up at the bars we went to. She was constantly kinoing me and complementing my suit and style.

Fast forward to last night. We are having wine at HB8.5s when N suggests we go to a party. She mentions there is a guy she maybe likes at the party(I read this as a shit test). She then says I better not cockblock her. I reply "that works both ways." HB8.5, the awesome wing that she is, stays behind. So, me and N start walking towards the party. The entire time I am brushing up against her. I also wrap my arm around her a few times, making sure I broke the contact.

I was also flirting hardcore this entire walk. I kept making hints about how I wanted her. The pathetic part: We get to the party and she doesn't even want to go in. We sit outside. I say I am so upset at her that she made me walk all this way. That I needed a foot massage. She apologizes to me and gives me a hug(telegraphed IOI if I ever saw one). I continue to flirt, but my frame falls apart. I end up not even k closing. She seemed to pull away when I would try to escalate. EVERY.FUCKING.TIME. We go grab a bite, then we take a cab and I drop her off at her place, then I go home. I still have her bike so I sent her a text:

I am holding your bike ransom. Should you like it returned in one piece meet 3 of the 4 demands:

  • 25 million USD in my account no later than 5pm tomorrow
  • dinner next week. sushi. non-negotiable with food choice.
  • foot massage
  • kiss on the cheek

So, seddit, what the hell am I doing wrong? This is like the billionth time in the last month I have failed to close. It is getting so sad.