OP, if you're not first with a girl, you're last.
I wonder how it would look if we started rejecting girls first? Probably wouldn't do sh*t because any woman with an online file has 472 other applicants in case you ghost, flake, or reject.
This is exactly why you're always one action or inaction away from losing a girl. Or one trait i.e. too much of something (too aloof), not enough of something (not rich enough), having something (bald headed), not having something (not a player or coach of her favorite sports team). Hell, calling or texting too much, too little, too random, not enough can cost you.
Failure cookies taste bitter.