personal like a trip she is planning, a family situation, or a
challenge at work. These are some more examples:
“Good luck, and I hope your new business does well.”
“Good luck, and I hope you have a safe journey to visit your
brother.”
“Good luck, and I hope you successfully resolve that mess
with your landlord.”
“Good luck, and remember to drink lots of water for your
cold.”
“Good luck, and have a great time on your vacation.”
“Good luck, and I hope you find the keys to your garage.”- Postponement
“I had a great time yesterday. I have a lot of pressure at work
(or I have a really busy schedule) and I need to focus on that
right now. I probably won’t be calling for a few weeks. I’ll be
looking forward to seeing you again.”
When you are busy at work and don’t have the time or en-
ergy for dating, a friendly call to let her know will be greatly
appreciated. Remember, she doesn’t have any idea why you
are not calling. Women greatly appreciate being reassured that
all is well.
- Getting Involved with Someone Else
“I’m really glad I got to know you. I’ve decided that I want
to get involved with someone else, and so I won’t be
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