He's Just Not That Into YOU

A New York Times bestseller and now the #1 movie, "He's Just Not That Into You" should be familiar to most single women across the nation and yet, I'm convinced that most single women do not think the "YOU" in the title actually means them.

Single Girl: "We went out a few times and had a great time. We finally hooked up on Saturday. Now it's Thursday and I haven't heard from him. He usually calls/texts/emails by Tuesday or Wednesday to ask me out or at least check in...."
Single Friend: "Oh, don't worry. He'll call. I'm sure he's just been busy"
Single Girl: "Should I send a quick text?"
Single Friend: "Sure, it can't hurt. He's probably just busy at work and would appreciate you reaching out "

WHY, do we always feel like we need to be the "good friend" and protect the Single Girl's feelings? Why can't we just tell the Single Girl that if the guy really liked her and wanted more than a hook up, he would've called by now?!

So, the Single Girl calls/texts/emails the guy and what happens? Perhaps they go out again and maybe this dating situation gets dragged out a little longer. But honestly, if the guy was really into her, wouldn't he have contacted her first? So isn't the Single Girl better off not contacting the guy? Then if he never calls, she knows he was just looking for a hook up OR maybe he ends up missing her and makes contact. But in any case, wouldn't you want to know sooner rather than later what the real deal is?