10 possible reasons why he always answers your calls but never calls you

If there’s one thing that gets on your nerves as a woman, it’s having to always initiate a call with your crush. 

What’s even more frustrating is when he almost always answers your call but never calls you. It’s probably the most passive-aggressive way for him to signal that you need to initiate if you want to hang out with him. 

To be fair, men are just as guilty of using these tricks if they want to signal they’re not interested in someone without being direct about it. Keep reading! Here are 10 possible reasons why he always answers your calls but never calls you…

1) He likes to keep his options open

The first reason he might be doing this is simply that he likes to keep his options open. 

He may be keeping you on the back burner as his “just in case” girl so that if he ever gets tired of the other girl he’s seeing, you’ll be there waiting in the wings.

This guy is playing it safe because if you break up, he has someone else lined up, even if they don’t know it yet!

So, here’s the deal: 

He doesn’t really want you that much.

And if he’s not feeling you as much as you’re feeling him, then your new relationship with him won’t be nearly as satisfying or satisfying. 

If he doesn’t want to call you, he may actually just be hanging up on you because he’s done with the conversation and wants to move on to another one. 

2) He’s still hung up on his ex

Prepare yourself for a shock! 

This guy is not over his ex, he’s just not over her yet. 

He’s waiting for the right time to tell her that he’s back in the picture and he’d like the two of them to get back together. 

He’s testing the waters with you to see how receptive she would be to his overtures. If he finds out that it’s a no-go, then he can bow out gracefully and move on. 

You can easily tell if he’s still hung up on his ex by other signs like:

• He talks about his ex a lot.
• He’s always taking you to places that they used to go to.
• He shares some of the same interests with his ex.

3) He’s trying to be “just friends.”

Bad news, girl! 

He’s trying to be “just friends” with you. 

What he means by this is that he wants to take things down a notch instead of taking them to the next level. He likes you, but he doesn’t want a steady relationship with you because he doesn’t see you as someone that he could have a future with.

4) He’s looking for an easy hookup

Another possible reason he’s not calling you is that he’s looking for an easy hookup. 

Guys like this have a hard time putting all their cards on the table when they start dating someone new. 

They like to play it safe and hang back until everything is going well and then decide to move in for the kill. 

He may be hooking up with you now, but if he’s not in a serious relationship with you, there’s no way he’s going to call you. 

Once you put out the vibe that you want more than just sex, he’ll lose interest and go looking for another girl.

If this sounds like something that applies to your situation, then it might be time to rethink your strategy.

5) He’s just trying to be a nice guy

Here’s the truth:

Guys like this are just nice guys who aren’t used to dating yet.

They want to keep things casual so they don’t have to go out of their way to do anything crazy for you.

They want to keep things under control, in other words. 

If you want to change this, then you’re going to have to plant a few seeds.

Play hard to get. Don’t always immediately return his call. Show him that you need him as much as he needs you. 

This will motivate him to step up his game if he really likes you, and it might even help him get over his fear of dating – something that nice guys tend to have (normally because they’ve never been in a relationship). 

6) He has commitment issues

This is a big one.

If you’re dating a guy that has commitment issues, then he’s going to do everything he can to avoid taking a step toward you.

So what does this mean?

He’ll never call you.

If he does, it’s really just a last-ditch effort to try and avoid actually committing.

He might even push for more serious things like an exclusive relationship or marriage without actually wanting those things. 

He might have other women that he’s seeing, too! 

Or he thinks you’re good enough to hang out with, but not good enough for anything serious – like marriage or kids. 

Keep in mind:

Don’t let yourself be tempted by men that are too intimidated to commit. These men will never change. They’re always going to be the same, no matter how much time you spend with them.

So, if you don’t want a life with commitment issues, it’s best to avoid them altogether. 

7) He likes playing games and knows it drives you crazy

This guy doesn’t want to commit, but he likes the attention you give him. 

He knows that the power of the chase is a big part of how you fall for him and he’s willing to exploit it.

He might even be stringing along more than one woman at a time, just to add that extra thrill. That way, if he feels like backing out, he has someone else to blame besides himself.

He doesn’t respect you, and he knows you don’t respect him.

But he keeps you around because he likes how easy it is to get you riled up or to get your attention when he wants to. 

If this is the situation then something has got to change on your end. 

If you keep giving him your attention, then he’s never going to change and he’s going to continue using it against you for as long as he can.

So here’s the deal:

If you want to change this situation, you need to stop giving him the attention that he needs to thrive. 

You need to gain more self-respect, in other words. 

Confidence is what attracts men like this to you, so if you’re not confident, then he’ll keep playing games with you because it helps him get what he wants out of a relationship.

If you want real love, then it’s time for a change in your approach.

8) He enjoys having the power

As I’ve mentioned above, this guy is most likely a man that already has women chasing after him. 

It’s a fun feeling for him, and he doesn’t want to lose it. So he’ll do anything to keep it going – including stringing you along.

No matter what, it’s bad for you because it makes you feel like crap. 

And if you end up chasing him long enough, then you’ll be the girl he keeps around when other women aren’t doing it for him anymore.

Remember:

If you’re tired of feeling bad, then it’s time to stop giving him the attention that he needs to feel good.

After all, you deserve real love. And if that’s what you’re looking for, then you don’t want to spend your time with a guy like this. 

You deserve a man that’s going to treat you well and show you respect at all times. 

9) He doesn’t find you attractive enough

I know this sounds harsh, but it’s true.

This guy doesn’t think you’re anywhere near good enough for him, so he’s not going to put in the effort to call you.

If you’re not “good enough” for him, then he’s not going to want to be with you. He’s going to want someone that he thinks might actually like him. 

This means that there will be others coming along who will try to chase after him because they want a taste of what he has. And since he doesn’t think you’re good enough for him, he won’t call you and avoid any drama from other women.

Here’s the truth:

If you’re not good enough for him, then it’s better to just cut your losses and move on. You don’t need a man like this in your life. 

After all, the definition of love is not wanting to be with the person because they are perfect. It’s wanting to be with them because they are perfect for you.

10) You pressured him too much

Think about this for a moment:

He’s comfortable with you. He feels like he can be himself around you and he doesn’t have to worry about impressing you. 

You’re fun to be around, too – it’s a good situation for him. 

But then… one day, you suddenly start pressuring him for something more than friendship or a casual date. 

So what does this guy do? He calls it off!

He doesn’t want the pressure that comes with dating or calling you his girlfriend. He doesn’t want the comparisons to others who may or may not see him as only a friend. And he definitely doesn’t want the drama that comes with being with you. 

So, in other words: 

If you pressure a man too much, he’ll just bail on you and leave you telling yourself what might have been. Just be patient and wait for the right guy to come along.

Final thoughts

Hopefully, this has inspired you to start being more genuine with the men in your life. 

If you stayed with a guy who wasn’t good enough for you, and if he didn’t change, then the next time a better man comes along, you’ll be ready for him. 

You deserve real love, and I’m here to help set you up for success. 

And just a word of advice, be careful. 

The truth is, if a man doesn’t want to commit, then he never will. And if he’s stringing you along and is only interested in casual dating with no strings attached, then it’s best to get away from him before you get too involved.

You don’t owe him anything, so don’t feel bad for letting go. After all, it’s the kind of relationship that will only bring you pain and stress, and it’s not worth the risk.

To become a woman who is worthy of real love, then you’re going to have to make some changes in your life.