My friend who has a dozen or more women in his rotation, does exactly as
@cola does.
He reaches out with something light or flirty and builds comfort and rapport. The women respond very positively to this and they get into conversations and flirting back and forth.
Very few men do this. I’ve sat beside him watching how women respond...it’s consistent and is builds desire and anticipation for the next time he sees them.
Now. He also is a tall, handsome man who is intelligent and witty or charming...but he laughs all the time about how many women tell him how much they appreciate his banter.
Get good at banter. This guy will tell a woman what color panties to wear after he’s sexualized the banter and he is nuanced enough to know where and when to push and not to.
Great banter over text is a huge asset to your game & sets you apart. Learn it, it’s a social skill like anything else, and it will set you apart from other men.
Trust me.
Don’t be so rigid about initiating either. Remember you are the man. Your job is to LEAD. That means lead her along very early on. Start up conversation & banter, keep it light & fun & it will make you stand out from other men who can’t, won’t or don’t.