frizzled is offline frizzled Post #21  July 28,2011, 4:21pm
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Did you also ask her if it's OK for you to call her from your cell phone and not your land line?
Haha.

I don't understand the logic in texting someone to ask if it's a good time for them to talk. If the person is able and willing to talk they will pick up, if not leave a message and then the ball is in their court.

I wouldn't read into her not picking up the first time, since you said you texted her and then waited a half hour before actually calling.
 
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frizzled wrote :
Haha.

I don't understand the logic in texting someone to ask if it's a good time for them to talk. If the person is able and willing to talk they will pick up, if not leave a message and then the ball is in their court.

I wouldn't read into her not picking up the first time, since you said you texted her and then waited a half hour before actually calling.
The logic is that single mom's are busy and I don't like to play phone tag. I really don't even like leaving voice mail. I've followed this several times and do get an occasional "putting kids to bed, how about in an hour?". As well, I feel like some are a little concerned about giving their number out to a stranger. I kinda feel like a text before hand eases their concern.

And to clarify, I texted to ask if I could call in about 20 minutes. I agree, texting to say I'm calling you right now is rather silly.

She actually texted me this morning to say she would call me later. I think it's time I stop trying to figure this girl out.
 
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melvimbe wrote :
The logic is that single mom's are busy and I don't like to play phone tag. I really don't even like leaving voice mail. I've followed this several times and do get an occasional "putting kids to bed, how about in an hour?". As well, I feel like some are a little concerned about giving their number out to a stranger. I kinda feel like a text before hand eases their concern.

And to clarify, I texted to ask if I could call in about 20 minutes. I agree, texting to say I'm calling you right now is rather silly.

She actually texted me this morning to say she would call me later. I think it's time I stop trying to figure this girl out.
If they like you they will pick up or either call back. Don't buy into the busy excuses. Those are the biggest b.s. lines in the book. The simple fact is is that no matter how busy they are if they like you they will make time for you.

From reading your post it sounds like you just might not sound real good on the phone.
 
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If they like you they will pick up or either call back. Don't buy into the busy excuses. Those are the biggest b.s. lines in the book. The simple fact is is that no matter how busy they are if they like you they will make time for you.

From reading your post it sounds like you just might not sound real good on the phone.
Well, I don't like to talk on the phone when my kids are on the phone, just giving the courtesy I want. And she isn't telling me she's busy, I'm assuming. I agree that they will make time for you. Perhaps it makes a difference that when I usually call for the first time, it'll go on for at least an hour. Knowing that. I kinda want to set up the time.

Not sure how you got that I "wasn't good on the phone". Maybe, not sure. A phone conversation always leads to a date (if I want it) and it helps a lot to get to know them, so I'm satisfied.
 
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Well given the fact that you say you don't like leaving voice mails. And that they tell you they are busy and can we talk later (I never get this when I am talking to women with kids (they will apologize that their kids are being disruptive and find an area where they can talk before even thinking about hanging up)) . Also since you are even starting this thread to begin with.

Anyways if you do sound impressive to your dates on the phone that is good because it can only make them even more interested in you then they were previously.
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melvimbe wrote :
The logic is that single mom's are busy and I don't like to play phone tag. I really don't even like leaving voice mail. I've followed this several times and do get an occasional "putting kids to bed, how about in an hour?". As well, I feel like some are a little concerned about giving their number out to a stranger. I kinda feel like a text before hand eases their concern.

And to clarify, I texted to ask if I could call in about 20 minutes. I agree, texting to say I'm calling you right now is rather silly.

She actually texted me this morning to say she would call me later. I think it's time I stop trying to figure this girl out.
I am a single mom and appreciate the texts asking if now is a good time to talk or when would be a good time. Life is crazy at times and it is better than playing phone tag. On another note, if a guy does call and leaves a voice mail, I will call back when I am free.
 
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