[robreke]

My observations on women (US women) and flaking:

* If you get their number, they're probably not going to respond to your first text or will respond to only your first text. Thereafter, they're probably not going to respond.

* If you successfully set the date, there's a better than 50% chance they will flake.

* If they flake, even if they suggest an alternate time and you set, they will probably flake on that second date.

* If you don't get the first date bang, you're probably not going to see them again.

* If you do get the first date bang, the chances are about 50% or maybe a bit higher that you're not going to see them again, though better than not getting the first date bang.

Bottom line - get the first date bang if possible. That way, at least you're getting a bang and upping your chances of probably never seeing them again to possibly seeing them again.

The above applies to online game and day game with women in the 19 to 30 year age range in a relatively big US city.

I will also say, some of the girls I got a first date bang with, I did not attempt to contact them again myself. So, that's playing into my 50% figure.

Knowing the reality of dating in the western world allows the player to go into the game with the most realistic expectations, thus reducing frustration and helping one to stay focused on the long term.