One of the most important aspects of dating is that initial call back.  Not the first phone call, but the call after the first date that validates that the parties involved enjoyed themselves and just might consider another outing that might lead to another outing, henceforth and forever more, yaymen.

Chuuch.

Yes, the after first date call back is a vital part of the dating experience.  It’s almost as vital as the date itself.  And the date?

Totally vital.

Which is what makes the lack of a call such a downer, like Debbie. Not to be confused with Little Debbies which are always an upper. Mmm, good.  Frankly, the call back (much like after that first lovin’ experience with a new partner) is an esteem or morale booster and confirmation that, “hey, you did your job (unlike Suisham), and a good job at that.  Rah rah, sis boom bah.  Take my money, my house and my car, for one hit of you, you can have it all.”

And who doesn’t like to be confirmed?  They even do it for the Supreme Court so you know it’s a big deal.

Well, sad to say, everybody doesn’t get called back and for various reasons. Some obvious, some not. Usually the guy is expected to do the calling back (1950s, anyone? As if.), but sometimes women, given the circumstances of the date and their affinity for disregarding gender roles, will do the calling.  Or won’t.  Like I said, sometimes you don’t get all call back.  And here are 10 reasons why (basically don’t do these things, you scholarly scholar, you). Continue reading →