Who's fault is it? Or is it time to just give up?

Question

Long story short: High school sucks. I hate being a junior....
Ok here's my story on a list about a guy I know:

1.) We both have each others number
2.) I gave my number 2 him on paper
3.) I Think he likes me too. It's completely obvious even my friends notice it. (You know what i mean...)

4.) All my girlfriends said I should call him first. (Hes really quiet all the time, he never really talks that much in class.)

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I called once but then chickened out during the ringing so I hung up. I called again the other day and no one picked up. It's been two days since I did that, you think he would of checked his phone. So....my question is, do I give up or call again? Or do I give the benefit of the doubt? He's not outgoing, super shy, you know. I don't know what to think anymore. Help a poor junior teenage girl out. Was it always this difficult when you were in highschool? (Also, wouldn't his cell say "missed call"?)

Answer 1

Don't call anymore.
In a few weeks, if he again shows interest in you, and talks with you, mention "I called you once a few weeks ago, I was thinking you may like/want to....go for ice cream, study together, etc.
You'll know from his reaction or answer, he wasn't ready to answer. And you'll have put this wondering behind you. Make it simple, and don't push it or call him anymore. You are making yourself too vulnerable for no reason. Then toss it off in a few weeks, as he will be available for a conversation, and the incident in already history in three weeks.

Answer 2

You are going through a very awkward stage of life and you are handling it well. Call the boy again, and keep calling him until you get him on the phone but it would be better if you struck up a conversation with him in person, in a quiet area of the school you both attend, be prepared to talk about some subject that you think is of mutual interest and let things unfold from there. Good luck.

Answer 3

Not all calls go through or he may have not gotten your call by you hanging up so fast. If you like him don't give try calling him again and wait till he answers and actually talk on the phone to each other. If he doesn't call you after a while don't confront just move on to the next junior no need waiting on some one who can't call you and anyway your not in a relationship with him to be waiting by the phone for him or no other boy. If they want to talk let them call you, don't constantly call them and they can't return a phone call they might go to school saying she stays calling and I don't call her back. If you like him call if he don't call you lose the number. He's trying to play hard to get trun it around and you play the same game if he wants you he calls if not the hell with him his lost.

Answer 4

Ya know, I think I would just call up and just be myself.

Just start up with small talk and go from there.
If you have to be the one to initiate all of the conversation, and if you have to be the aggressor, move on. A relationship has to be both ways, just like best friends. How did that start??
Start out with common interest, what is going on around the town, liked activities, etc.
If it does not work out, move on. There are plenty of people that will find you interesting and be glad to talk to you.

Answer 5

If he is shy, he may not know what to say. Call him, but be prepared to dominate the conversation.

Yes, it was even harder for us, because we had no cell phones, our parents could over hear our conversations, and girls were taught not to call guys.

You can thank the heavens that you have more independence, and are able to be more aggressive now. When I was in school, if a shy guy liked me, we would never have been able to get together. because I was not supposed to say anything and he was too shy!!

Answer 6

The only regrets you have in life are the ones for things you didn't do. Call him. What do you have to lose? If you like him, there is no reason to not call him. See where it goes. If you don't call, and he is too shy, you will regret it.

Answer 7

Since you mention that he is shy, he may be feeling a little bit afraid to call you back. When you meet him, you can speak to him and try to drive away his shyness and anxiety. If you love him, you should stick to him rather than giving up. I am sure, one day he will reciprocate.

Answer 8

ok u say he is super shy im betting he was afraid to return the call so call him dont give up not this early in the game

Answer 9

oh honey he knows you called! you defininately got a shy one on your hands. leave him a message if you want him to call you back. be funny about it if you want! be like "hay i called you and you didnt call me back !? whats up with that!?!" and laugh and make it funny! break that boy outa his shell! if you are comfortable talking to him it will be easier for him to talk to you but if he really is way shy it will take some time! dont give up or get too bored.

Answer 10

Call again and leave a message. Sometimes people don't answer their phone if they don't know the number - & don't take that personally if he didn't add your number to his phone yet.