[April Masini, your AskApril]

My first piece of advice is that you NOT be the one to move to be closer to him. It’s very important in relationships to let the man be the one to do the chasing. Men love to win and if they feel that they’ve won a hard earned prize (YOU!) they’re going to feel better about themselves. When you make it too easy for him, you deem yourself the booby prize — not the grand first place trophy. 😳

Your example of his not returning your texts and other messages timely are just another example of his not having to chase after you. Instead…you’re always there (like a doormat).

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My second piece of advice to you is not to create a problem where there is none. It sounds like he’s not a talker and you are. Instead of trying to get him to come around to your way of life, why don’t you accept that things are good except that you have this one difference. He’s not neglecting you, and you have other people in your life with whom you can ramble on if you feel the need to do so.

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