You asked her out and she said maybe another time. That’s when your response should have been “great text me when you want to get together”. That puts the ball in her court. She never hears from you again unless she reaches out to you to get together. You’re not interested in being friends or small talk. You’re only interested if she wants to get together. When you ask her out and she declines you never ask her again. It has to be her idea.
OK, so this was the text exchange:
Her: [long text about coronavirus and how I should stock up on groceries]
Me: Thanks. Did you want to get together for dinner tonight?
Her: I already ordered my dinner for pickup. Maybe another day.
Me: If you change your mind let me know.
Her: Ok.
So as you can see, I put the ball in her court for dinner THAT NIGHT. Obviously, that night has passed now, and it could be argued that the ball is not on anyone's court anymore. If she initiates contact with me again, should I say something to somehow put the ball in her court more permanently?
