5 Reasons Why Men Don’t Call Back



How many times have you waited for a man to call and ask you out again after you had an amazing time together? He seemed very interested in you, but then you never hear from him again.

Why does this happen? And what does it mean?

Here are the different reasons why men do this:

Reason #1 Why Men Don’t Call Back: He’s Having Trouble Being Honest

If you and a man hit it off, trade numbers, talk for a while or trade emails… but he never seems to make the initiative to actually see you – then something else is going on. Men often have a hard time sharing what’s really going on in their love lives with women they’ve just met. It’s ok to casually ask, “I’m curious since you’re so cute… are you dating anyone interesting right now?” Invite honesty from men and you’ll get it.

Reason #2 Why Men Don’t Call Back: He’s Just Looking For A Fling

If a man really likes you, but he is just “playing around” and senses you’re the kind of girl who he can’t just “mess around” with, then he’ll casually “bow out” by not following up — partially out of respect for you. It wasn’t the right time for him. And not calling you back was his way of letting you know where he’s at without having to say it directly. He’s actually doing you a FAVOR by not calling.

Reason #3 Why Men Don’t Call Back: He Was Just Being Polite

Have you ever given your number to a man who asked for it, all the while DREADING the idea of ever talking to him again? Men do something similar with women. Sometimes men can enjoy a conversation with you but not really be interested in anything MORE. He was just being “polite” by asking for your number.

Reason #4 Why Men Don’t Call Back: He Lost Interest

He was interested in you at first, but something happened along the way that felt a little “off” to him about you. Maybe he sensed some ANXIETY from you that creeped him out (“You’re going to call me, right?”).

Reason #5 Why Men Don’t Call Back: He Lost Your Number Or Forgot To Call

Yes, sometimes this is what really happens. But women often fill their head with all kinds of stories that only make them feel bad.

What do all these situations have in common? First, none of these reasons have anything to do with who you are. It’s YOUR CHOICE to make the MEANING out of these situations that you want. If you’re criticizing yourself because a guy didn't pick up the phone and punch in your number, you’ll end up feeling MORE negative and over-attached the next time you have a casual conversation with a man. And here’s the thing: men can sense that...and will instantly “categorize” you as a woman they don’t want to be around.

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