Is it normal that my boyfriend never messages me?

I am in a sort of long-distance relationship, with a half-Japanese guy (which is important as I'll explain to you soon). He lives in Scotland so it's not like he's TOO far away from me (I'm in Britain too).
Anyway, I met him on a Japanese language exchange site and then we spoke on FaceBook for several months, before finally agreeing to meet up. He stayed at my house for 10 days (I still live with my parents), and we really hit it off. Although it was stressful at times at my house, because my family is so noisy, we managed to get some time alone to go out and do stuff. We made out and he made it known to me that he really liked me. He was planning our whole future and everything. He even promised me that he would take me to Japan next year when he finished university, which has been my life-long dream! When he left to go home, he seemed really eager to come back and see me again, and we even hugged and kissed goodbye when he said goodbye to me at the gates of my college before he left.
for about a month afterwards, we were speaking regularly and he still seemed to want to see me again soon. But for a few weeks now he has not been messaging me at all. I'm always the one to message him first. And even then he sees the message and doesn't reply, or takes a long time to reply and then cuts off mid-conversation. It makes me feel hurt because it feels like I'm the one doing all the work in this relationship. And I am starting to think that I won't be going to Japan after all :( I couldn't go on my own, because I've never traveled before, and none of my family will go with me.
Maybe I'm being selfish, and maybe he really is busy with studies and stuff, but really if he has time to see my message, surely he has the time to respond?! If this is to work out, then he needs to make some effort, as FaceBook and Skype are our only means of communication. The last time I spoke to him was over a week ago. I also don't know if he thinks of us as friends with benefits or boyfriend/girlfriend or if we're just dating. I asked him before and he doesn't know. What should I do? I can't just forget about him, but I don't feel like he cares anymore. He led me to believe he really liked me.
Wow, this was a long post, but if you took the time to read the whole thing, thanks. But is this normal? Or am I just being an inconsiderate asshole?

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Comments ( 37 )
  • RoseIsabella

    It's hard to really make any judgments or form any strong opinions on this whole thang, girl. There's a good possibility that he may have lost interest in you or met some other chick that he preferred, but then again he could just be über busy. Please don't fret, because Lord knows there's plenty more fish in the sea. I know it's cliché, but it's true. Try not to get overly attached whenever you meet a new boy that you like, and remember that actions speak louder than words. Beware of people who are constantly talking about the future and making you grand promises when you hardly know them. You probably ain't gonna like my saying this, but ya'll are college students which basically means you're both still kids even if you're a legal adult. Try not to let anyone sweep you off your feet too easily.

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    • Tinybird

      I agree. Don't believe everything that a guy says, because at the end of the day, it's just words

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      • RoseIsabella

        Actions speak louder than words.

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  • AbnormallyAwesome

    I'm sorry you got harassed by that troll. Don't feed them.
    I'd go with Tinybird's answer. Ignore him for a while, see if he comes around. Also, have you asked him why he's ignoring you? I mean, I often have a lot to do, but then I tell my girlfriend why I'm so busy. There's really no reason not to do that.
    I hope he did have a good reason and you won't get your heart broken.

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    • Down-Ass-Bitch

      Ignoring a guy is the quickest way to make him never speak to you again. It's that annoying.

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  • riffraffy

    Long distance then staying at your parents place for ten days? Not a natural relationship at all. Chances are you weren't attractive enough for him.

    And the text thing is called 'fading'.

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    • We were just friends before we met up. Then when we met each other he "fell in love" with me. People here are being so rude and unhelpful

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      • riffraffy

        Sorry, they are young. Like you but less likely to be in a relationship anytime soon. Though honestly, your relationship is hardly healthy. Long distance stuff never ends well, and rarely ever survives even a single college semester.

        Your time is precious, move on and find something real.

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      • mrbrownfinger

        He fell in love because he wanted a fuck, when you didn't give it he went back to being himself and you're left alone (again).

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        • Again?

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          • mrbrownfinger

            Yeah I'm guessing you're always alone, no body wants you. So get used to the solitude, maybe get a cat or 20?

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    • mrbrownfinger

      It's called "bitch be gone". She must be a real minger for a Japanese guy to turn her down.

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  • GeneralHater

    This isn't going to be what you want to hear, but it's what you need to hear. The truth is that he might have liked you at first but it's obvious he no longer feels that way now. He isn't putting in any effort and isn't willing to give you even seconds of his time, he is not chasing you. He doesn't try to talk to you, he doesn't bother responding to your messages. You said you think he's busy with his studies, but if that's the case why doesn't he just say so? I mean it takes literally seconds to type a sentence or two. No one is that busy, he just doesn't care. You said the last time you spoke to him was over a week ago? Most people use the computer daily, especially students so he just didn't want to talk to you. Also you asked him if you're dating or not and he didn't know? If you really like someone you just know. I mean you know for sure you like him right? You would want him to be your boyfriend and wouldn't need to wander for a second right? If he doesn't feel the same way don't bother because he certainly isn't going to. He's just going to talk less and less until he disappears from your life, it has already begun. You shouldn't message him at all, you should ignore him and see if he messages you. If you hear nothing for 2 weeks you can be sure he doesn't give a single fuck. It's a waste of time to chase someone who doesn't show any signs of caring about your existence. You're only going to make yourself sad while he doesn't even think about you. Please don't take any of this personally, like don't think you're not good enough or something like that. You just weren't exactly what he was looking for. Everyone has their types and you don't choose who you're attracted to. You were cute enough to get the attention of a half-Japanese guy in the first place (lucky :D) so don't worry, he wasn't the first guy to like you and he won't be the last :)

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  • BlackyHancock

    Sounds like he's lost interest or is losing interest in you. Maybe don't be always so available for him and let him know you are having a social life, meeting up with people etc. Don't answer his texts straight away and don't always be the one to contact him first.

    Maybe even say you are going on a date with someone else and see how he reacts? His lack of interest could mean he's met someone else too, or he's just lost interest because of the distance. LDRs are hard when there's no end in sight.

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  • _Jesus_

    Are you goodlooking?

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  • yesnomaybeso

    He might have met another girl... to me thats how it sounds like :/

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  • Tealights

    When a guy says he doesn't know if he wants a relationship, it either means he's worried, unsure, or just in it for sex. It doesn't matter if he met your family or if you guys had sex, because a lot of men can separate love and sex very easily.

    What you need to do when guys say they're unsure about dating is give them space every now and then. Until the day they actually say yes to dating or call you their girlfriend, then you're either a person of romantic interest or a friends with benefits.

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  • Oh yeah, just to add, I'm 19 and he's 21. He's in university right now. And he seems too mature to be playing around like this. :(

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    • Tempest-au

      ROFL - Sorry, but at 21, he's still very immature - he has just learned to hide it better than say a 18 year old. At 19 you are still a baby yourself.

      Write the guy off as a scenic lookout stop along the road of life, and move on.

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  • Tinybird

    Why is everybody so horrid? Ugh! Sister, you don't need him. Forget him and move on
    Or just ignore him. Chances are he'll come crawling back to you in the end, if he really was serious. Then you can tel him where to go :)

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    • "Why is everybody so horrid?"

      It's what I call the Asian male effect. Western society hates Asian men and white women who date Asian men. While in the middle of reading the OP, I predicted there would be a lot of shit flinging responses, and I was right. It's like a 6th sense of mine.

      An Asian female and white male dating is an accepted and encouraged thing, but an Asian male dating a white female is a taboo of sorts. That's why I tend to stay away from white women, being half Japanese myself.

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      • Tinybird

        I know right? Why is that I don't get that!
        I mean for some reason in Western culture Asian women are fetishized even, whereas Asian men are demasculated and desexualised (I'm not sure if that's a word, but oh well) I don't see why, as I think Asian men are very sexy :) It really is a shame in this society though :(

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        • Wow, you seem way too kindhearted to be a real person. Shame I never meet women like you in real life.

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          • Tinybird

            Well, thanks ^-^ it is hard to find people you can connect with in the real world sometimes :/

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      • Iron-man

        I have nothing against asian guys. The only thing I ever hear is people saying they have 3 inch cocks on south park.

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        • When I was in high school, guys used to peak at me whenever I used the urinal because I'm asian and they wanted to confirm their stereotypes. It was really fucking creepy. Because of this I started to pee in the stall instead.

          My white father has an abnormally large penis (I walked in on him in the bathroom once when I was a young child), and it counterbalanced my asian half and left me with an average sized 6 inch penis.

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  • mrbrownfinger

    Did you fuck him? He's got what he wanted.

    If you didn't fuck him, you didn't give him what he wanted and he's moved on.

    I hope you feel used, you slut.

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    • No I didn't.
      Hah! You're calling me a slut?! I'll have you know I'm a virgin with very specific qualities I look for in a guy. He took my first kiss. So no, I'm not a slut, you're a meanie

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      • BlackyHancock

        As the OP you have the ability to delete those kind of comments if you want to

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        • mrbrownfinger

          She likes the attention

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      • mrbrownfinger

        Well maybe you should have opened your legs a little and you'd still have a man that wants you

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