4. By calling and texting him for no reason other than to talk
“When she calls me and the first thing out of her mouth is, “It’s nothing important, but…” I end up thinking that she really wants to see me.” As you can see, many people mistake phone calls and texts without any specific purpose other than to chat as being “acts of affection.” It’s probably best to maintain a more professional-style relationship with male acquaintances who aren’t used to being friends with many women.