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Hi everyone, I hope I'm posting this in the right forum. If not, I apologize. But I really need some quick advice, so hopefully you guys (and girls) can help me out.

Here is my situation:

For about a month, I have been talking to this girl through open communication on Eharmony. We seem to get along really well, and we usually email each other around 2-3 times a week on there. I've really felt like there is chemistry between both of us the last few weeks, so the other day I finally worked up enough courage to ask her if she would like to talk on the phone with me. She agreed, and proceeded to ask me for my phone number. At first I was thrilled that she had agreed to talk with me on the phone, but I quickly started having negative feelings about the whole thing. While I gave her my phone number, she did not offer me hers. Unfortunately, I've always heard this is a bad sign and often times means that the girl really isn't that interested.

Secondly, when I sent her a message asking her when she would like to talk, she never replied (although it showed that she has been online today). I'm really confused about the whole situation, and frankly, I feel depressed about it as well. Whenever she said "yes" about talking on the phone, it sounded as though she was interested since she also put a smiley face with her response as well. But it's been several days now, and still no call or email. In her last message, she did mention something about getting free weekend minutes with her phone, so I'm hoping that she has the intention to call me sometime this weekend. Only time will tell I guess.

But, I guess my question for you guys is this: Do you think she has any intentions of calling me? And what do you think my next move should be?

Thanks for taking the time to read this, I hope I clearly described everything. Any questions, please ask and I'll try to clarify.
 
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I've really felt like there is chemistry between both of us the last few weeks, so the other day I finally worked up enough courage to ask her if she would like to talk on the phone with me. She agreed, and proceeded to ask me for my phone number. At first I was thrilled that she had agreed to talk with me on the phone, but I quickly started having negative feelings about the whole thing. While I gave her my phone number, she did not offer me hers. Unfortunately, I've always heard this is a bad sign and often times means that the girl really isn't that interested.
First, I don't think it's possible to determine "chemistry" over email. You can get "excited" or "intrigued" over email, but chemistry is that elusive thing that is largely determined only in person.

Some women still do not like to give out their phone numbers, or prefer to block their phone numbers when they call you. I guess it's a safety thing, but they could easily use a cell phone that is not traceable back to their home address, or use *67 on their phone to block their digits. I think it's wise to be cautious when meeting someone from online, but paranoia is another thing altogether.

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Secondly, when I sent her a message asking her when she would like to talk, she never replied (although it showed that she has been online today).
This drives me nuts when a guy asks me this. I have had guys text me to ask "When is a good time to call?" Dude, pick up the phone, dial my number, and if I pick up, it's a good time to call. I don't think it's really that difficult.

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In her last message, she did mention something about getting free weekend minutes with her phone, so I'm hoping that she has the intention to call me sometime this weekend. Only time will tell I guess.
If she told you about the free weekend minutes, that could well have been her way to say "I will call you on Saturday." Time will tell if she follows through on that.

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But, I guess my question for you guys is this: Do you think she has any intentions of calling me? And what do you think my next move should be?
Personally, I like the guy to set the pace with communications. Usually, after a couple of emails, the guy will say something like "Would you like to speak on the phone next?" and then will offer his number. In that case, I will reciprocate with mine. At other times, the guy has said "No pressure, but here is my number if you would like to speak on the phone". In that case, I will either email him with my number, or text him so he has my number. Other times, the guy has suggested a meet, and I will offer my number "just in case". In any of these cases, he now has my number, and I would expect him to call me if he is interested.

Streetrod - if you want to speak on the phone, I think you should offer your number first as a good faith gesture.
 
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Hi everyone, I hope I'm posting this in the right forum. If not, I apologize. But I really need some quick advice, so hopefully you guys (and girls) can help me out.

Here is my situation:

For about a month, I have been talking to this girl through open communication on Eharmony. We seem to get along really well, and we usually email each other around 2-3 times a week on there. I've really felt like there is chemistry between both of us the last few weeks, so the other day I finally worked up enough courage to ask her if she would like to talk on the phone with me. She agreed, and proceeded to ask me for my phone number. At first I was thrilled that she had agreed to talk with me on the phone, but I quickly started having negative feelings about the whole thing. While I gave her my phone number, she did not offer me hers. Unfortunately, I've always heard this is a bad sign and often times means that the girl really isn't that interested.

Secondly, when I sent her a message asking her when she would like to talk, she never replied (although it showed that she has been online today). I'm really confused about the whole situation, and frankly, I feel depressed about it as well. Whenever she said "yes" about talking on the phone, it sounded as though she was interested since she also put a smiley face with her response as well. But it's been several days now, and still no call or email. In her last message, she did mention something about getting free weekend minutes with her phone, so I'm hoping that she has the intention to call me sometime this weekend. Only time will tell I guess.

But, I guess my question for you guys is this: Do you think she has any intentions of calling me? And what do you think my next move should be?

Thanks for taking the time to read this, I hope I clearly described everything. Any questions, please ask and I'll try to clarify.
I need more info...:-/
First question...why did you wait so long to request the phone call? and why not just meet, instead??

Secondly: is there a huge distance between you two?
will this be a LDR, should it proceed?
who knows..she may have lost interest when you waited so long to ask for the phone call...now, she might be thinking you are going to drag it out...even longer.
Strike while the iron is hot.

BTW- your next move should be concentrating on other matches, not the ones who ignore you.
You've given her the info..she has it.
If it's to be, it will be.
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This drives me nuts when a guy asks me this. I have had guys text me to ask "When is a good time to call?" Dude, pick up the phone, dial my number, and if I pick up, it's a good time to call. I don't think it's really that difficult.
It is amazing isn't it??!
people nowadays have phones glued to their hips...and people still ask "when is a good time to call??
Even trial attorneys...cardiologists, etc.. have voice mail!...
Just dial the phone!
 
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BTW- your next move should be concentrating on other matches, not the ones who ignore you.
You've given her the info..she has it.
If it's to be, it will be.
Yep.
 
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Just to be contrary, I LIKE being asked when is a good time to call. I have a kid, and her after school activities and I wouldn't answer a call (from a potential date) when I have other things going on/people in the car/making dinner....eg 9 pm is great.

You ask...I will tell you call me at 9....that way when you call we can actually, you know, talk!

I would also ask a guy the same.
 
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I agree with mitchell--just call and leave a message if I don't answer! That is what voice mail is for. I am not inclined to be told "I didn't call you because I didn't want to interrupt anything..." That sounds tantamount to insecurity, and I would like a bit more assertiveness.
 
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So... Streetrod - update? Any phone calls on Saturday?
 
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