I think it becomes hard, because we become more fussy, pick, selective becasue we don't want to make the same mistakes or have what happened to us in the past come back on us.
Yes it is hard, very hard. But I think it becomes harder becasue we choose not to just settle for anything for the sake of being in a relationship.
I still have hope though, but I want rush in to be with just anyone.
In my opinion if the contact stops, it's a matter of them not being interested, reasons vary.
The only thing you can do is move on and not dwell on it.
I realise this is probably hard to deal with, but you need to find a way or it will just continue to depress you.
Personally if i cease contact with a guy, it's because he bores me or comes on way to strong from the start. And Im not saying that's what you do, because I don't really know.
I love talking to people but if they hound me and expect my attention all the time, it's a turnoff and again these are my feelings only.
You can only keep your head up Arty maybe review your approach. Not sure Arty.
I Dunno I think it's a natural process to be honest. Start Talking, Joking Laughing. Make a little Naughty comment here and there To me it just happens I go with the flow.
However I'm pretty old fashioned, I'll flirt my azzz off but would never make a first move on a guy.
RE: escaping the cave
Beautiful