I love that your calling the code on these guys Ginger. No explanations owed to them, no 2nd chances, go with your gut. Cause there are plenty of other opportunities. They should have to work. And if he didn’t work hard enough to get past basic texting - that means he doesn’t want it bad enough. And the guys have to want it bad enough or it won’t work. Save your attention for someone that’s enthusiastic about meeting and getting to know you.
I think that people sense that attitude and are attracted to it. I’m thinking of moving and just gave up on the other moms in my sons school district cause I have been super distracted and suddenly they are all friendly with me. I always felt excluded by them. So this seems to be the Psychology with a lot of people. When your not trying they want to try.