Well, I guess it's natural to ask "Why?" Or at least that would be my first reaction. How do you mean they don't respond to you? How do they act or react? Or not? There could be any number of reasons but if you find you are being aggressive, back off. There is a difference between assertive and aggressive. Assertive is fine, women should be assertive. Men should be assertive. But, no one should be aggressive. Outside of that there may be a very plausible reason. Burned in the recent past. Taking a break to be alone for a while. Already in a relationship you don't know about. Or, they simply are not interested. Find out why and you find your answer.
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We've had about a 5 month fling. And he's called it quits. Says I'm great, blah blah blah. I've just never felt so drawn and connected to anyone. I don't want to be obsessive, aggressive, or over powering in the slightest way. He knows how I feel.
He says he feels the connection as well, but that the timing is just wrong. In the last 10 years of dating I have not met anyone like him. I don't want to let something good slip away. I'd accept just friendship from him, rather than nothing.
HiHood is right about one-sided relationships. You can't force someone into a relationship. You can entice them but that's not good either. You may have to settle for friendship and see what, of anything, happens down the road. That may not be what you WANT to hear but wants and needs are separate issues. Good luck.
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He emailed, saying he'd like to be friends only. I'll take it. I did try calling after he emailed, but no answer. It's harder than I thought it would be, I just want to hear his voice so bad.
Emailed? OK, well the thing about emails (and forums) is that they are one sided communication. There's not any clear idea or thought process delivered. For example if I were to IM you saying "Thanks a lot" would I be saying it in a tone of Thanks a Lot (sarcasm) or Thanks a Lot (gratitude)? My point is that possibly he did not want direct verbal communication. Possibly, just as a possibility mind you, he does not want you to hear his voice. Or, he does't want to hear yours? As a stereotype men are usually the pursuer (hunter) and women the pursued (gatherer). Maybe he is just uncomfortable with the roles reversed. It seems like his decision is made.
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