I was never taught any of this nor did I have enough experience when I was younger to learn how this works. And I know I always do it wrong. Also, aren't you supposed to compromise in relationships? I sort of feel like having initiate contact as well is more of a want than a need. I'm not sure if I really have any "needs", I mean, I'll take what I can get. I mean, someone replying to my texts and actually having a conversation? I mean that's pretty special for me. Sure, I'd want him to initiate conversation, but that means it's a want, not a need, right?