Good guys can't win, as follows:
I treat a girl like crap (to experiment), and she falls for me. I treat her more like crap, and she wants me more. I'm not joking either. So it took one hell of a rude text message to get her to finally not speak to me. How long did this rudeness last for? Just under 1-year.
What got me more was that a handsome guy was also asking her out, who is a really nice guy and she turns him down! I just don't get it. I figured this girl was pathetic.
The text message from her: Were you glad to see me back?
Text message from me: Yes because you weren't fat (pregnant) and no, because I had to burden myself with seeing you.
I do not understand women.
And yes - I do know I was a bastard, but like the OP, sometimes being Mr Nice guy never does anything for you. Cockyness, arrogance, and even rudeness worked. I rest my case (never done this before either).
Obviosuly this is anon for all the obvious reasons! To all people: I'm not really that much of a twit - I promise. I just had to do this for all my insecurities.