Because Kate Hudson as Andie was onto something in the iconic 2003 rom-com How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.
Fluent FYI: The following is intended for mature audiences who can appreciate the comedic effect of satire.
Text him back after he texts you.
Express interest.
Share details about your personal life. In long text chunks.
Be complimentary.
Ask him to make a plan.
Urge him to talk about his feelings. Especially if he’s in a bad mood.
Call him out on his B.S. (He’ll say he wants this, but he doesn’t).
Communicate wanting to spend more time with him.
Complain about problems and vent. Bonus points if you do this while he’s trying to watch the game.
Be funny, smart, pretty, well-rounded and independent.
Congrats! He's officially a goner. (He was probs already one foot out the door by Day Three, tbh).