10 Reasons why

CNN.com posted an article today titled 10 Reasons he may not ask you out again. It was pretty funny and most of it I agreed with and found true, so I came up with my own list based on personal experience:

10 Reasons why she's not going out with you again:

1. She knows personality means more than looks, and unfortunately your personality wasn’t enough to compensate for the male-pattern baldness and tacky outfit.

2. She likes the idea of you more than you. She enjoyed feeling special and taken care of for an evening, but really didn’t connect with you. It’s not your fault. She’s probably hasn’t been on a date in a year and said 'yes' to the first guy who asked.

3. She is scared of getting hurt again and the old wound hasn’t quite healed yet. She thought she was ready, but realized she wasn't.

4. You didn’t have a “real job”. She can’t picture introducing you to her friends and family as the “the guy who works at the lotion kiosk at the mall”.

5. You came on too strong. Too many early mentions of “us” or meeting your parents next weekend will scare her off. She will like you no matter when you mention the future, but just wait a few dates. All she needs to know is that you want a second date, not that she’s the mother of your children.

6. You didn’t ask enough questions or take interest in her answers. When a woman talks she wants to feel as though you’re clinging to every word, even if you’re secretly day-dreaming about a BBQ sandwich.

7. You didn’t compliment anything about her, therefore making her feel less than special. A quick “Wow, you look great tonight,” when you first pick her up will go VERY far. And a second compliment about her personality could lead her to say yes to your invitation for a second date.

8. You don’t value family time and can’t remember the last time you hugged anyone. If you’re going to be the father of our children than please help us picture you as a Family Man.

9. Your hesitation over picking up the bill first made us feel awkward. If you asked her to dinner then please pay for dinner – snatch up the bill immediately before we even know it hit the table. She doesn’t need to cordially reach for the bill in an attempt to seem polite. You’ll know if she’s polite and sincere based on how she handles her gratitude towards your kindness and generosity.

10. She really tried to like you on the date. She couldn’t muster up a no the first time you asked her out, so she’s just avoiding you the second time. It’s unfortunate, but it happens.