Hello everyone, trying to understand the mature female emotion and how it affects dating decisions.
backstory:
Met a girl at the bar via a mutual friend. Started talking and I had no intentions of pursing anything. Our convo ended up lasting for 3+ hours, and we just connected.
She said she stopped dating because she struggled to meet men who had their lives together. She gave up on that life and took on a new career opportunity recently, and moved to a new area.
When leaving, I directly asked her, Do you want to continue talking? She said yes and to take her number.
We had some passionate moments at the end of the night, and we went our own ways.
Some quick texts later, she said she would keep in touch.
Do women get caught up in the moment and feel like they want what is happening, but when life happens, they look back on the night and talk themselves out of it?
Like as a man I have my own things going on and don't want to rush into anything, but I wouldn't just ditch the whole thing. I would try even with my own doubts and distractions.
It's been a little over a week since we met. I fear she will let life and her own doubts win, and there will be no call.
When I was younger, I would try to force it and reach out and put my feelings on the table, but that seems to be the ultimate turn-off to women.
It seems these days, men who show patience and confidence are a turn-on for women. And to be truthful, I have a lot going on in my life, but I see that this could be something special.
What is a reasonable time to wait for her to reach out before it appears she doesn't want to try? Should I just leave it in her hands? From a lot of what people say, if a woman is truly into you, they will pursue the next steps.