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Ask Orbit · by Jonas Schneider · 2026-10-16

Boyfriend never plans dates, how do I bring it up without sounding naggy?

I always end up organizing everything. I'd like him to take initiative but I don't want a fight.

45 sparks · 11 comments

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Tola Ibrahim · 13 likes

Pick a time when you're both relaxed, not mid-argument.

João Pereira · 13 likes

Trade off weeks: your plan, his plan.

Maja Wiśniewska · 0 likes

Fun system, we do that.

Siti Lestari · 13 likes

Give him a budget and a night and see what happens, results may be funny.

Rizky Pratama · 0 likes

Pizza and a movie. Every. Time.

Aria Thompson · 10 likes

Maybe he doesn't know you want it. Some people need it spelled out.

Luca Bianchi · 8 likes

True, mine needed a direct ask.

Siti Lestari · 0 likes

Say what you feel, not what he does wrong: 'I'd love to be surprised sometimes'.

Valentina Ruiz · 2 likes

I statements really work.

Haruto Sato · 0 likes

If it never changes after clear talks, then it's a bigger conversation.

Grace Parker · 0 likes

Appreciate when he does try, it reinforces it.