I love attention, and before you say all ladies do, believe me when I say mine is not just because I'm a lady.

So there's a guy I like. We are friends, but I really like him, and he responds to messages late. For someone who likes attention, that's quite painful.

So recently, I sent him a message which required a response, but he didn't respond and after two weeks of waiting, I decided to send another message.

My normal self would have told him how rude he was, ignoring me, but I chose a different approach.

I simply wrote down, as a message, what his response should have been, and the subsequent discussion which would have ensued.
He replied to that and gave me the reply I needed.

If I had gone all angry, he would have been angry, and I would have felt a bit more insecure than I already am.

So with the subtle request, he got the drift and I got what I needed.

Demand denotes force, love is a force on its own, and doesn't require another.

Just subtle reminder of what should be done as a partner is enough, but demanding for it spoils the power of love.

It becomes a chore.

And if the request is not acknowledged, maybe you should be without the person.