Is this something that is common?

[Anonymous]

For starters I have never dated, never really liked anyone, and I don’t really know how exactly things kind of go with meeting someone. I’m not very social. Now, I met someone who’s nice and all when we see each other we talk but we also text. He sends me pictures and videos of what he’s doing and talks a lot of what he likes as well as what he wants in his life but I noticed he never asks me anything at all about myself and when I say something that can relate to something he said he just says nothing however if I follow it up with asking him a question, he’ll answer.

To be honest, I just have no idea what to say to him at all. It’s been very long since I’ve had a friend, but I’m not sure if he wants something..

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It doesn’t feel awkward or forced, and I don’t mind listening but I’m not sure what he wants. But I do believe you’re right, I don’t think we match.

[lin123_]

This has happened to me too. I feel like if they are interested in you as a person, there should be a need to ask personal questions about the other, because people are curious by nature. If you're into someone or want to become close friends, you should want to know as much information as possible about them.
I'm not sure if this lack of interest in asking questions means they're themselves emotionally unavailable and only looking for attention and company to help with the worst loneliness, but aren't really trying to pursue anything more.
Some people like to talk so much that they need an audience, so they can have a hard time listening to others at times.

Regarding romantic relationships, it's natural not to ask about past relationships or about negative life experiences early on, but they should at least be interested in knowing everyday things about you.
I also heard somewhere that when men are only talking about themselves in the beginning, it could be because they feel that it's their job to impress you, in which case I would understand that.

[Asker]

He asks me something from time to time for example he’ll ask me if I have family in the area we are in, but I notice he asks me a lot if I’m at work and I don’t know why. I have had to ask him why he is asking and he’ll answer but doesn’t go into detail on why he wants to know.

[Notherndude84]

It’s a red flag 🚩 when a man only wants to talk about himself.

[Asker]

To be honest, I just find myself saying things like “sounds nice” or “aww” is there anything that makes someone be like that?

[Notherndude84]

It’s hard to say, but if the conversation feels awkward, forced and uncomfortable perhaps this man isn’t right for you