Wait a few hours (or days) before responding to texts Flirt with other guys when he’s around Tell him you need to check your schedule before agreeing to a date
Remember: don’t take the physical flirting too far. And definitely don’t sleep with an Aries guy on the first date! The goal is to create sexual tension before making yourself scarce.
If he offers to get you a drink, you might say: “I’d love a gin and tonic. And since you’re buying, make sure they use top-shelf gin. The expensive stuff tastes so much better when I don’t have to pay for it. ” If he asks you if you’re enjoying yourself at an after-hours work function, try a deadpan response like, “Oh yes, I love work parties. I already spent all day with these people, so I definitely needed some more quality time with them. ”
”You are hands down the hottest guy in this room. ” ”You’re seriously a trained pilot? That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. ” ”You take me to the best restaurants. You must know every chef in the city!”
Inviting him on a whim to an amusement park Challenging him to ride the steepest rollercoaster with you Offering to go sky-diving or bungee jumping with him
Repping your favorite sports team shirt or jersey Offering to play tennis with him this weekend Surprising him with tickets to see his favorite team play
Invite him to join you on a hike (preferably, a steep or difficult one) Tell him you want to try mountain biking Go mountain climbing or rock climbing with him
Encouraging him to work toward his career goals Cheering him on at his next bowling tournament Taking his side if he gets into an argument with family or friends
Ask him to pick you up from the airport so he feels needed Tell him you want his help with a home improvement project Call him for assistance when you’re stranded with a flat tire
Plan a career change and start taking night classes Tell him about the novel you’re writing Invite him to a gallery showing of your paintings
This is all part of playing hard to get, so don’t worry—he’ll come back around when he starts missing you.
