What am I doing wrong?

[Amazona24]

I'm a single mum and I can't seem to get past the texting stage to arrange a date! Im feeling so deflated! It starts off well and the conversation flows then it feels like it's more forced then nothing. I've asked them to meet for a drink on a few occasions and it's usually met with yea ok and nothing is followed up. I just don't know what I'm doing wrong I seem to have no luck with men what so ever :(

I get you!

I'm guessing you're dating using online sites?

I've been doing it a while and learnt it's so fickle, it's unreal.

Anyone that can't, or won't arrange a date - bin them off pronto!

Im a single parent too, and whilst I'm not actively looking for a relationship I've found the good guys worth meeting will be willing to chat on the phone via audio/video before arranging to meet.

Anyone now that doesn't want to do that isn't worth my time. I'm not after pen pals!

Try not to get too over invested over text - I did at first but now I've got the hang of the old ropes I'm much more assertive and it makes it a much better experience!

Good luck!

If online dating, change sites. Dont bother with the free ones.

I've done paid dating sights but I'm just so deflated! Feel like I'm stuck in a rut. I know people say you'll find someone when you stop looking but I don't think I will. I'm only late 20s and just can't connect with a decent nice guy :(

*sites

Try and keep texting to a minimum. A couple of texts then arrange to meet. If they decline, delete and move on. There are a lot of timewasters on OLD, you have to be ruthless.

I agree with minimising the texting. Cut to the chase earlier. If he's genuinely keen, he'll agree to plan a day, time and venue with limited faffing.