So just want to confirm one more time, matching with someone and then talking on the phone for over an hour about

[Miss Spider]

2 hours ago, IntBrowser said:

I already explained the gambling has a separate account

I like how you don’t address this huge, glaring issue and instead you’re like, “look, guys, I already explained I have it effectively compartmentalized. Don’t worry.” Lol. 

Edited July 18, 2021 by Cookiesandough

[balletomane]

1 hour ago, IntBrowser said:

I already explained the gambling has a separate account

And many posters here have already explained that the latest woman didn't reject you because of how you phrased yourself when you (finally!) got round to contacting her. It's because you let her know you were staying in her area, but deliberately didn't ask her out, for reasons that ranged from "It's my birthday and she didn't offer to treat me" to "I don't want to have to pay for her on my vacation" to "This trip is just for me."

Basically it boiled down to the fact that you value gambling alone in a casino over spending time with a date. If this is the case, you can't reasonably be upset when the prospective date loses interest in the interim. The gambling is causing problems for you romantically and you need to face up to that.

Edited July 18, 2021 by balletomane

[basil67]

Further to the post above, she was so forgiving that she actually gave you another chance after this, but you blew it by not responding to her for two days.  

 

[basil67]

2 hours ago, IntBrowser said:

women seem to be so hung up on the word THIRSTY that I felt trying to meet someone so fast would make me look desperate

Yes, you've said this.   And I'm telling you that someone who's interested in you will be happy if you find a space in your schedule for them.

[Calmandfocused]

Agreed with Ballet. 
 

These “obstacles” and rules you apply to your dating life are subconsciously constructed so they don’t interfere with your precious gambling life - the weekends. You just won’t admit it, not even to yourself. 
 

I’ll say it again; until you get help with your gambling addiction you have no chance at finding a successful relationship. There is no room in you life for a partner. You’re too entrenched in an unhealthy relationship with your gambling. 
 

No woman is going to accept lower priority than the horses mate, why would she?