First of all, (to Jay), I don't think quietness is a problem. A lot of times it's more important or worthwhile to listen than to talk.

Hussain is right... smart ass replies to you is not a good sign... I mean, unless that's just the way he is and he means it in good nature. You know, people can make fun of each other or do stuff like that but it's obviously in a joking and affectionate manner... but then again, you can usually tell if they do it for that reason.

He sounds a bit immature to me... just goofing around instead of really talking. Sometimes it's really funny and stuff, but if he does it all the time... it sorta shows to me that he has nothing to talk about. Being quiet and not having anything to talk about are two completely different things. Being quiet is not so much a problem because maybe he is just a very private person. But not having anything to say... that is a huge problem. If he has nothing to say to you (ever)... I'd say that's a huge communication problem. That's potentially lethal to a relationship. If you find that you never really have anything to say to him, maybe it's time to move on. You need to be with someone who you have chemistry with... one of the most important chemistries to have with a person is intellectual. If you two have nothing to talk about, and can never find anything to talk about, what kind of connection is that?

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