How do I connect with my arranged match?
so my parents set me up with this guy — we met twice, both times at family gatherings, super awkward with everyone watching. we exchanged numbers but our texts are dry like 'how was your day' and then radio silence. i keep checking my phone like a dork hoping for something more but nah. first time we met he seemed shy but smiled a lot — second time he wore that same blue shirt and i noticed a coffee stain near the pocket, weirdly made him feel more real you know? but now i dont know how to even start a real convo online. every message feels forced my mom already asking when we’ll plan the engagement — like we’re in some kind of race. and his family’s involved too, constantly sending sweet messages through my aunt. i dont hate him, i just dont know him and im tired of pretending small talk is leading somewhere how do i break through this? do i just say 'hey this feels weird lets talk about something real' — or am i overthinking. i dont want to mess it up but i also cant keep pretending i’m fine with surface stuff when i’m not