I've noticed this too 100%.
My ability to get women attracted to me (and lead to the kiss) is at the highest it's been in my years doing cold approach, yet my conversion to dates and bangs is at its lowest.
As for 'escalating', the last 5 girls I remember making out with ALL declined/resisted moves to other places; some even declined major moves within the fucking venue itself.
These girls just wanna kiss and get validated and that's it.
My ability to get women attracted to me (and lead to the kiss) is at the highest it's been in my years doing cold approach, yet my conversion to dates and bangs is at its lowest.
As for 'escalating', the last 5 girls I remember making out with ALL declined/resisted moves to other places; some even declined major moves within the fucking venue itself.
These girls just wanna kiss and get validated and that's it.