From Casual to Committed: How to Get Him to Stop “Just Vibing” and Start Pursuing You Seriously

From Casual to Committed: How to Get Him to Stop “Just Vibing” and Start Pursuing You Seriously

September 22, 20254 min read

You’ve been dating for months.

The chemistry is undeniable.

Y’all text every day.

You’ve even met some of his friends.

But when you ask him, “So…what are we?” - his answers sound like:

👉 “Let’s not put a label on it.”

👉 “I like you, let’s just see where this goes.”

👉 “I’m not ready for anything serious right now.”

And yet, he still:

✔️ Gets jealous when you mention other men.

✔️ Calls and texts like clockwork.

✔️ Wants to spend time with you - on his terms.

Now you’re in relationship limbo:

❌ Not single - but not together.

❌ Emotionally invested - but emotionally unfulfilled.

Sis, let’s be real:

If he’s not pursuing you seriously, you’re just an option.

If he’s not claiming you, he’s just comfortable with access. And you?

You deserve more than “vibes.”


Why He’s Keeping It Casual

🚩 1. He’s Getting the Benefits Without the Commitment

You show up for him - physically, emotionally, and mentally - yet he’s giving you no title, no clarity, no responsibility.

💡 If you’re acting like a girlfriend without the commitment, why would he upgrade the situation?

🚩 2. He’s Keeping His Options Open

He enjoys you, but he also enjoys freedom.

Maybe there are other women.

Maybe he’s just not ready.

Either way - he hasn’t chosen you.

💡 A man who wants you doesn’t “keep looking.”

🚩 3. He’s Emotionally Immature

Fun? Yes. Flirty? Yes. Talk about the future? Nope. Share his feelings? Shut down.

💡 If he can’t go deep, he’s not ready for a real relationship.

🚩 4. He’s Afraid of Losing Control

Commitment means accountability and vulnerability - and he’s not ready to risk that.

💡 Protecting himself doesn’t equal prioritizing you.

🚩 5. He Likes You - But He’s Not In Love With You

Yes, he enjoys your company.

Yes, he’s attracted to you.

But enjoying you isn’t the same as pursuing you.

💡 If he’s not inspired to commit, he’s not your person.


Why Smart, Successful Women Get Stuck Here

🚩 1. Mistaking Consistency for Commitment

Texting every day feels like effort, but access ≠ investment.

🚩 2. Believing Time = Relationship

Six months in doesn’t mean you’re closer to commitment. A man who’s serious makes his intentions known early.

🚩 3. Trying to Prove Your Value

Cooking, supporting, showing up - hoping he’ll finally see your worth. Sis, your value doesn’t need proving.

🚩 4. Lowering Your Standards

Telling yourself, “At least he’s still around.” But lowering the bar will never make him step up.

🚩 5. Afraid of Starting Over

You’ve invested time, and walking away feels like losing. But holding on to the wrong man blocks the right one.


How to Shift From Casual to Committed

1. Stop Accepting “Almost” Behavior

If he won’t define it, pull back. If he’s inconsistent, don’t overcompensate.

2. Communicate Clearly

Say what you need without hinting: “I’m looking for a committed relationship. If that’s not where you are, that’s okay - but I can’t stay in this space.”

3. Remove the Perks Without the Title

No more girlfriend benefits to a man who hasn’t claimed you.

4. Give Him Space to Decide

He’ll either rise up - or you’ll see his true intentions.

5. Be Willing to Walk Away

The power is in your willingness to choose you. The right man won’t risk losing you.


💡 Bottom line: You deserve clarity. You deserve consistency. You deserve emotional safety.

And sis, if you’re really ready to stop settling for vibes and step into the love you deserve, you need to be at WANTED Woman Live.

It’s a 3-day experience in Sunny South Florida where successful women just like you gather to finally break free from love blocks, refine their dating strategy, and prepare to meet their Mr. Right.

📍 Hollywood, FL

📅 October 3–5, 2025

👉 Register today at www.wantedwomanlive.com

Your Next Step:

💌 DM me here if you’re ready to join us in October.

👉 Click here to schedule a call with me.

🎤Need a speaker for your next event? Coach Cass speaks on communication and dating for successful women. Perfect for conferences, retreats, and professional women’s groups. Let’s connect!

When love is at the base, everything else falls in place. 💕

#DatingForSuccessfulWomen #LoveAndSuccess #SheDeservesLove #WantedWoman #CoachCas

When love eludes you, there is only one woman who can help you capture it—and she is Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez. An intuitive love coach and matchmaker for successful women with InspireMany.com, Coach Cass sets stages aflame as an in-demand speaker and as a TedX presenter. The creator of the Love Deck, dating conversation cards, her voice has graced the airwaves weekly on the #1 Radio show in South Florida and hosted the television show, Fiscally Fit. Coach Cass chronicled and featured by Woman’s Day, Fast Company, and Black Enterprise, to name a few. Author of Best selling children's book, Princess Zara’s Birthday Tradition, and now WANTED Woman: Busy Woman's Guide to Attracting and Choosing A Love That Lasts, you can often find her relaxing on the beaches of the world with her husband Andy and daughter, Ava, jamming to reggae vibes. Follow her on instagram: www.Instagram.com/InspireMany Book her services via www.WANTEDWoman.com

Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez

When love eludes you, there is only one woman who can help you capture it—and she is Dr. Casandra “Coach Cass” Henriquez. An intuitive love coach and matchmaker for successful women with InspireMany.com, Coach Cass sets stages aflame as an in-demand speaker and as a TedX presenter. The creator of the Love Deck, dating conversation cards, her voice has graced the airwaves weekly on the #1 Radio show in South Florida and hosted the television show, Fiscally Fit. Coach Cass chronicled and featured by Woman’s Day, Fast Company, and Black Enterprise, to name a few. Author of Best selling children's book, Princess Zara’s Birthday Tradition, and now WANTED Woman: Busy Woman's Guide to Attracting and Choosing A Love That Lasts, you can often find her relaxing on the beaches of the world with her husband Andy and daughter, Ava, jamming to reggae vibes. Follow her on instagram: www.Instagram.com/InspireMany Book her services via www.WANTEDWoman.com

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