It can be frustrating to always be the one reaching out in a relationship. When one person always initiates contact, plans dates, and starts intimacy, it can lead to an imbalance. And that imbalance can result in resentment.
This kind of dynamic can have lots of causes, including communication problems, different ideas about what the relationship should look like, or just differences in personality.
If you feel like “I have to initiate everything with my girlfriend,” this article is for you. We’ll talk about why your girlfriend might not be initiating things and offer some helpful ideas on how to deal with it.
We’ll look at potential causes, communication strategies, and ways to encourage a more balanced and satisfying relationship.