Last summer I met a man I am very interested in. We had a couple great dates, and then I had to travel for months, and he had his busiest season of work. We stayed in touch every day for weeks, but I started feeling disconnected. We couldn't find our way to have regular deep conversation conversations, so I stopped talking with him.

Now I've returned to the city where we met, which is where he lives, and where I now live. Last night we had a lovely date!

He picked me up, we had a good evening out, light flirtatious touching, and sweet texts goodnight.

We did talk about the drop in our connection - I shared that I need more in person time together, he understood, and I could read that he was hurt from the time apart - and we both expressed happiness to be back in touch.

The catch is that I can feel he is more hesitant to lead now. He's not initiaitng texts or voice notes as often, and his phrasing on things too.

Any tips on how to re-open the gate for him? How to convey - please resume taking the lead for us?

Concrete tips please! This is my first time navigating a restart from a place of first mate energy and my feminine flow.