I [36M] went on a first date last night [34F]. I thought it went well, the conversation was fluid, so I went to bed thinking all was well with the world .

However, she texted me this morning to say that while she enjoyed my company, she felt the spark was missing, so we should be friends.

Women friends tell me not to worry, apparently the spark is some mystical thing that just can't be defined or created. It just wasn't meant to be.

I'm not so sure though. I'm a reasonably good looking guy, but I lack confidence (an AFC in old money), and I suspect this might be linked to the elusive spark/chemistry that women speak of.

Do you think with practice, you can create a spark with most women?