To: so i’ve liked this boy for about 2 years now but we dated for a week and broke up because we didn’t talk.
Me: He was probably shy, nervous and did not know how to talk to you about (been there done that – sigh – opportunity lost) and you are probably a lot older than him, assuming you are a female and you have had your first period – that sort of ages you pretty quickly and boys your own age, seem to be very childish, afterwards.
Best thing you can do if you are still interested in him, is stay friendly with him and see if you can get him out of his shell – ask him about the things which he enjoys doing, what his hobbies are, if he has a brother or sister, tell him what you like doing and hold his hand and be positive in the things you say and do with him.
So you are not dating, but perhaps he needs more time to emerge from his shell and if you are not ready to give up on him yet, what have you got to lose.
By the same token, polish up on your conversation skills, find out what he likes in women and use your female ways to get better at the dating game, so if this boy does not work out, you have the skills to manage a relationship with the next guy, or the one after that.
Practice makes perfect and being able to have that practice, will help you out tremendously in your future years and with whom you might settle down with.
Richard