Should the male in a relationship always be the one to initiate conversation?

I am always the one that has to text her first! If i never text her she never does. But i know for a fact we really really love each other! What do i do?

Answer #1

when you’re in a relationship, the conversation should just flow. just like it does in a regular friendship. there really is no formal “initiation”.

Answer #2

well no i didnt mean it like that, i meant like i always have to be the one to text her first or she never texts me. And this is always. If i never text her she just never doesn’t either

Answer #3

some girls are old-fashioned like that. like they believe the guy should ALWAYS make the first move. i suggest talking to her and asking what her deal is.

Answer #4

see but shes nothing like this. When we are out she wont even let me buy her food, open her doors etc. So this is mainly why she confused me lol

Answer #5

LOL….if that were true, nobody would ever talk….glad to hear you’re the initiator, here.

Maybe she doesn’t want to risk that you won’t answer? Have you ever just asked her? (not text….asked her face to face?)

p

Answer #6

i guess thats my only option left. I really wouldnt like to lose her over some silly reason like this lol

Answer #7

Moved from FunAdvice Community to Love and Relationships.

Remember you can choose the category for your questions, and you get points for picking the right category.

Answer #8

I’m kind of like that.. and so is my boyfriend (grr) Maybe she doesn’t wanna seem clingy…when you talk to her in person, bring it up. I don’t think males should be the one to initiate conversation once you guys are going out. It should be mutual..

Answer #9

but how do i bring it up so it isnt so awkward lol

Answer #10

Mm… you can make a joke about it.. kind of like ‘’You know, don’t be afraid to text me every now and then..haha’’… :D

Answer #11

i did the calling me one just like that lol apparently it didnt work!

Answer #12

Is she really shy or something? Don’t be afraid to say anything.. you guys are together..so you have a right to :)

Answer #13

Hmm you have a point there! Shes somewhat shy, and im not that much i just dont want to put is in a situation where we both have to feel obligated to text and call each other

Answer #14

contact goes both ways let her know how you feel about it.

Answer #15

not always no.just don’t talk to her for a day or until she tried to contact you. thats what i do to guys at least that way i know they like talking me

Answer #16

this is 2010 absolutely not

More Like This
Advisor

Love & Relationships

Dating, Marriage, Breakups

Ask an advisor one-on-one!
Advisor

Imago UK Relationship Therapy

Therapy Services, Counseling Services, Relationship Therapy

Advisor

Relationship Counseling Milwa...

Relationship Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling

Advisor

The Love Always Project

Funeral Services, Death Planning, End-of-Life Education

Advisor

Annapolis Relationship Therapy

Therapy, Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy