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Grace
I’m really baffled by this situation. I’ve been seeing this guy that my friends set me up with and things have been going well. We’ve been on 8 dates and for the holidays we have both gone back to our respective home towns. When I mentioned to him I wanted him to call me, he totally disregarded it and instead asked me a question about my day over text and only explained he had been really busy. I don’t want to start a fight over text but I find it kind of impolite to totally disregard my ask for a phone call.
DangerouseYou better calm down quick. Are you getting ready for your visit from Auntie Flo?
He likes you. Don’t blow it by letting the insecure in you come out.
If you feel ignored, he IS NOT responsible for your inner feelings.
Those are your feelings. It is a very mature concept, and probably way over your head, the concept of not forcing others to be responsible for your feelings.
How can I explain it? It’s a mistake to assume others should do what you would do. You expect him to call you because that is what you would do.
And he probably will call. But you want it on your timing
We have to catch ourselves if we find ourselves judging others by what we think they ought to do.
I’m certain he is as interested in you as ever. You have to be respectful and not put your wishes as his obligation to produce.
This is complicated.
Bottom line, you are about to demand that he accommodate, take responsibility for your feelings.
It’s called emotional maturity or something like that, look it up.
RavenTake a step or two back & see what he does…
Smart CookieHe didnt phone because he didn’t want to. He didn’t want to answer to you when you made the request. The guy has a right not to call.
If he declines to call on his own initiative or when you ask, then take it as a sign this is nothing serious on his part. He may prefer a casual relationship.
ColleenYou can’t start a fight. He’s not your fiance. You think starting a fight would force him to…. what?
Are you an official couple? You are dating, live your life. If you can’t function without hearing from him, you are too intense and rushing things.
Force yourself to be happy and cool. Once the new year starts. see if you even still like him. Don’t be in such a rush.
He may be connecting with old friends, and when holiday is over, he will know if you are the one.
But you can’t force it. Be patient.
TallspicyI think it is awesome that you asked for what you want. Very adult. Make sure you ask nicely (hey there handsome, it would feel great to hear your voice)
I am not impressed that he ignored you. That said, if it happens every now and then, then let it go. If it happens often, then this man is not going to make a good partner. Why I say that is that you can only make requests and see if they fulfill them.
The holidays are tough.Asking someone to call is not unreasonable if they are your official partner or moving towards it.
Btw, if you have been seeing this guy more than two months and he is not your boyfriend, you should cut bait soon. If he cannot or does not want to lock it down after 8-12 dates, he never will.
AmesHow old are you guys? He was probably busy with family etc and its Christmas. You’re not officially dating. However, I’d be annoyed too…but I’m 38 years old and don’t find it attractive when men don’t have the balls to actually call you on the phone. Hear your voice, etc. Not to mention he kind of disregarded you. See what happens when the holidays are over and you’re both back in the same town. And don’t put all your eggs in one basket. If you’re finding faults in him and it’s only been 8 dates, perhaps you’re not on the same page. xox
GraceHi everyone, thanks for the input. we are both late 20s/early 30s. I think I will see how things are when we are both back in town after the holidays.
Better off singleIf he wanted to talk to you, he would.
Talking on the phone sucks. So does texting. Find a guy who isn’t too busy for you and wants to spend actual quality time with you.
cupcakeObviously i dont know either of you or your relationship, but not everyone likes talking on the phone! Like i know on here the general consensus is that “adults call, don’t text! and if you dont talk over the phone the relationship is worth zippo”. But as BOS said, talking over the phone sucks! I hate it…i mean haaaaaaate it and i ll do anything to get out of it or at least put it off! People are different! if a call is really important to you, why dont you call him?
JoIt’s no more impolite of him to not want to communicate by phone than it is of you to expect he should use the phone as the method of communication.
Firstly you have been on a few dates. You’re not in a committed relationship and he doesn’t have to do as you say. Maybe he could have handled it better, but if he doesn’t want to phone you then you did rather put him on the spot. Would you rather he’d replied “no I won’t promise to call you”?
Secondly, I get tired of the many many comments on this forum saying everyone should phone rather than email or text when meeting up isn’t an option. I personally LOATHE the telephone, and it a very common introvert characteristic to feel that way. Maybe he hates the phone too. Did you ask him how he feels about whether and how you maintain contact while you’re apart or just, as it sounds, tell him what to do?
AmesTo those of you who “hate talking on the phone”–should the use of phones then be limited to texting. Would you text your grandmother or call her? If you want to talk to your best friend or boss for something important would you compose a giant text? A man who can’t bother dialing a phone number (actually swiping a screen and touching a button) in my opinion needs to grow up. Chivalry isn’t dead but soon enough it will be because of stuff like this…
SensyI wonder if you asking and getting upset is power play which comes with insecurity.
SensyLean back and chances are he will call. ;)
cupcake@ames if i wanna talk to my grandma…i go see my grandma! if i want to convey anything to my boss i would go see him or indeed do it in email form, which shock horror, is very much the norm. If i wanna discuss something with my friend i either text or see them. i am not a teenager who needs to hang on the phone chatting to friends for hours. In my job i have to phone people and i do it just fine. It is just something i hate doing. Nothing to do with growing up at all. So you can stuff your super judgemntal “i know everything and everyone and their anxieties” attitude elsewhere!
Jo@Ames
Do you really not understand the difference between “hate doing” and “can’t be bothered to do”. At least answer the point made rather than making up a different one.Ames@cupcake etc…I apologize for coming off as snarly. Was recently just pretty much totally ghosted by someone who I thought was a very good friend and we had a connection…never even hooked up. Anyways, I absolutely don’t think I know everything and I guess am just tired of men getting away with treating women less than perfect. Just appreciate a man calling to talk to you, hear your voice and be willing to put in the effort we deserve. I’m no man hater but I appreciate a good old fashioned gentleman. xoxo
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