Dear Kiss & Tell: I’m a college freshman, and I met a great guy in one of my classes. We “talked” for two months. During that time we texted daily, went on a few dates, and he even met my mom. However, I was starting to feel like his feelings for me weren’t matching mine for him.

It’s been more than a week since I’ve heard from him. He did mention that I am always quiet, something other friends have mentioned. I think I went wrong somewhere, and even if this doesn’t work out, I don’t want to be screwed with future relationships. What are your thoughts?

Pamela says: Oh, girl. I’ve been where you are. The simple answer is, he doesn’t like you.

You can argue he’s confused, he isn’t sure what he wants, he’s not ready for a girlfriend, whatever.

But he stopped returning your calls. That’s it. One unreturned phone call should be your maximum before moving on.

You said he said you were too quiet. Well, that’s your personality. In your next relationship, try to speak up a little more to show the guy that you’re interested in him. Ask him questions to get him talking.

But don’t change who you are. Maybe it takes awhile for you to open up to people. That’s just you, and that’s fine. I’m shy, too. Boys have to accept that personality trait or find someone else.

Not every dating experience turns into a long-term relationship, especially when you’re young. A lot of experimenting and dating around happens in college. This guy tried you on and found you didn’t fit him for whatever reason.

Try casually dating a few guys.

Eventually you’ll find guys who appreciate the sweet, silent type. I bet you’ll find a talker who needs a yin for his yang. I’ve seen that in a lot of relationships — including my own.

Damon says: You can be a motionless mime when it comes to your significant other and your friends, if that’s what you prefer. Just know that you’ll likely end up alone.

You said the guy you were talking to thought you weren’t talking much. Friends have noticed as well. If he brought that trait to your attention, he has at least questioned it. More likely, he’s irked by it.

Carrying the majority of conversations with a woman doesn’t help you get to know her.

Relationships traverse on two-way streets, not dead ends. Anyone who sees you as such will turn around and head the other direction.

Based on the background you’ve given, that’s likely what has happened. That, or he has found another girl with whom he has balanced conversations and encounters. He’s not monologuing his way through them, wondering what she’s thinking.

Now, how do you avoid this issue in future relationships? Open up. It’s clear you have some personality, or you wouldn’t have gotten far enough with a guy to have him meet your mom and you probably wouldn’t have the friends you do — ones who apparently keep you honest. Let go, and you’ll be OK.