You have met this new lady who you connect with very much.
She ticks many of your boxes, and you both get along well.
Everything seems really nice and perfect, and you are excited about the relationship, except for one thing: She never initiates text but always responds.
This lady is a good communicator when you are together, but it is different when you both communicate via text.
She never initiates texts but always responds when you text her first.
You keep wondering why that is the case because it is beginning to upset you.
Why does she not initiate texts?
Is she uninterested in the relationship?
Find out below.
Why She Never Initiates Text But Always Responds
10. She Is Playing Hard To Get
It is common for women to play hard to get with the men approaching them.
Playing “hard to get” refers to when a woman actually likes a guy but acts uninterested in him because she does not want to seem desperate.
Women do all sorts of things when they are playing hard to get.
Refusing to initiate texts is one of them.
9. She Is Not Great At Texting
As much as we are a generation obsessed with phones, social media, and texting, some people still find texting difficult.
Some are just not interested in texting and find it difficult to communicate through it.
If she is one of those people, it may not be unusual for her not to initiate text but respond when you reach out.
It is nothing deep or personal.
She does not initiate texts because she is not great at texting.
Maybe she prefers to talk on the phone.
If she initiates phone calls, then it’s true that she doesn’t you first because she prefers phone calls to texts.
8. She Wants You To Prove Your Love For Her
Women can be dramatic sometimes, no doubt.
While you are thinking she is not initiating texts with you because she does not like you, she may just be watching and expecting you to prove that you love her.
Some women love to see their men put in all the effort; that is how they feel loved.
If you stop initiating texts, she may conclude that you do not love her.
7. She Is Busy
Some people’s lives are so overwhelming and tight that they do not have time for anything.
They have to squeeze out time for everything they need to do because of how busy their job or career makes them.
When you text her first and she sees it, she creates time to respond but hardly ever has time to initiate those texts herself.
It could be because of her crazy schedule.
She may have a lot going on in her life, and initiating conversations may not be her top priority.
However, it’s still important to maintain a balance in communication if she wants a relationship with you.
If you are sure she’s a busy person, you could try to find a mutually convenient time to talk and catch up or ask if there’s a better way to communicate that would work for both of you.
But most importantly, respect her time and priorities and do not pressure her to respond immediately or engage in conversation if she’s not available.
Otherwise, she might even stop responding to your texts.
6. She Does Not Want To Seem Desperate
Men are the ones who do the chasing most time.
When a woman tries to do it, she is tagged as desperate.
So a woman may really like you and desire to reach out and initiate texts, but she would not like to come off as a desperate woman seeking attention.
She might be afraid of coming on too strong or being too forward.
This usually stems from a fear of rejection or a desire to maintain a certain level of distance in the relationship.
Rejection hurts, and no one wants to be rejected or taken for granted.
If this is the case, let her know that it’s okay to initiate conversations or make plans and that you appreciate her taking the initiative.
Encourage her to be herself and not to worry about appearing desperate or needy.
5. She Does Not Want To Disturb You
She may be thinking it is more convenient for you if she sticks to responding to your messages because sending you messages may disturb you.
This applies, especially if you are a busy man.
She may have considered how tight your schedule is and decided to be thoughtful by not burdening you with the need to respond to her texts.
When you are less busy and you text, she gladly responds.
You may need to communicate and let her know you are fine with her texting you whenever she wants to.
4. She Thinks You Are Proud
We can not rule out the fact that she may just be trying to deflate your pride.
Maybe she sees you as pompous and proud and has decided not to massage your ego further by initiating texts and making you feel like you are all that.
This may be due to your behavior or communication style, or it may be a result of her own insecurities or past experiences.
Allowing you to initiate the texts always is a strategy to reduce your pride.
To address this, be approachable and friendly in your interactions with her.
Try to be open, honest, and supportive, and avoid behaviors or language that may be perceived as condescending or dismissive.
Show interest in her life and opinions, and ask for her input and feedback in conversations.
Just prove to her that you are not arrogant.
3. She Is Shy
This applies, especially if she is a young lady or woman.
She may want to text you first but feels shy, but her face brightens up when you text her.
With time, she will get more comfortable with you and begin to text you first.
2. She Is In Love With You
This may sound ironic, but with women, it is very possible.
She may have fallen in love with you but does not want to give it away yet, so she holds herself back from texting you.
It is worse if she does not notice the same energy from you.
If she does not think you love her back, she has more reasons to keep to herself and not text you.
Once she notices that you are also in love with her or you tell her yourself, things will change.
1. She Is Not Interested In You
This is one fact that can not be avoided.
She may be responding to your texts solely out of courtesy and respect and not be interested in you.
Her failure to initiate texts is because she does not want to.
She likes you as a friend or acquaintance, so she may not leave you on read, but she does not like you enough to initiate texts and conversations.
If she does that, she will send the wrong message across to you, giving you green light where there is none.
What now?
In addition to the solutions I’ve given above, talk to her, so you can know what’s on her mind.
It’s good that you are reading this post, but she’s the best person to give you insight into what is happening.
When you know, you’ll know how best to approach the situation.
All the best!
