So, last night was your big first date with the girl you met at the bookstore. You got her number and set up a time to get together. Things went smoothly and at the end of the date you said, "I'll call you." "I'll call you" is the second most nerve wrecking phrase next to "I love you." While you're following the two/three/nine day rule of calling, she's pacing the floor waiting for your call. Even the most cool and collected women wait nervously for that call.
Take a look at what could possibly go through your new girl's mind as you put off making the call.
He hasn't called. Why hasn't he called? He said he would and he hasn't. Things were going great, I thought. We really hit it off. We both like Chinese food and hate country music. He even let me wear his flannel shirt when the movie theater got chilly.
Maybe he lost my number. I should've written it on his stomach with a Sharpie instead of that crumpled bar napkin I found in his pocket.
Maybe I should call him? Where did I put his number? In the pocket of his shirt. Too bad I didn’t keep the shirt.
Did I say something wrong last night? I probably shouldn't have shouted, "woo hoo" every time Vince Vaughn appeared on the screen. Or maybe my hair was weird. I wasn't really having a good hair day. Oh, I did go to the bathroom at one point. Did toilet paper get stuck to my shoe? Was something hanging out of my nose? Nah. He would've said something while we were making out in his car.
Did I kiss him wrong? Slobber too much? It was wrong to let him get to second base on the first date. Now I just seem easy. But if I'm easy, why won't he call?
I should just move on. It was only one date. So maybe it didn't work out. There are other fish in the sea; like the cute guy in the coffee shop across the street. He's pretty hot. What's his name? I remember him telling someone he used to be a dancer. I bet he has some interesting moves.
Arrgh! I just want him to call! I don't want to move on. If I knew his last name I'd look up his number or his email address. Why didn't I get his email address? Why don’t I know his last name? Oh, why did I have to drink so much last night?
I have things to do. I can't sit around waiting for him to call. He can talk to my machine. Then the ball will be in my court and then he can wait for my call. If he even calls me first. Ring, phone. Ring!
Why did he have to win me over with his blue eyes and his air hockey techniques?
Please, God make him call me. I'll never ask for anything ever again. If I get another date with him, I'll even go back to church.
Go ahead and call already! It’s really very simple. If you like the person, call them and get to know them. A strong relationship might evolve out of it. If you didn’t like her, don’t promise to call. Just say, "It’s been real. See you around sometime." That way everyone can move on and confusion can be eliminated.
In the meantime, I’m expecting a phone call.
