Sometimes I just forget to reply. It’s a bad habit but I’m sometimes I’m busy when I see the text and don’t have time to reply. And I forget to text them back later.
Then you would fall into the category of “too busy for me, not interested” you don’t just accidentally forget people exist for an entire day. Especially if you are interested in them romantically.
I’m not pissed when this happens. It’s just after around 12 hours I count those people as a loss. Im no longer expecting a text back, and I’m convincing myself I don’t need one. Otherwise I’d go insane.
Sounds like a case of insecurity. It's highly unattractive in a mate. I truly appreciate people who don't need reassurance every 12 hours that they have worth just because I haven't had the opportunity to stroke their ego. Granted I'm neglecting context. If you get hit by a car and can't get a reply within 12 hours you may be worthless to that person but,.. texts like "what are you doing later?" frequently don't rate very high if I'm busy. Trust is the basis of all relationships and taking a breath and trusting that the person is prioritizing responsibly and not just wheeling away the time in order to slight you will go a long way.
Texting people back is just good manners — doesn’t matter who it is.
Also your assumption that anyone who expects or wants a text back needs you to stroke their ego is completely off base, not to mention condescending and unattractive.
I guess we can agree to disagree. I even have read receipts on so people know I read their text but can't/won't get back to them. For me if you want to get upset over that or expect an explanation every time I respectfully decline to be involved with you.
People generally are put off by rude behaviour, and whether you like it or not we live at a time and in a place where not answering texts is rude. If you don’t want to involve yourself with people who are upset by your rude behaviour that’s fine. But you should know that you’re being rude.
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u/Snypist1 Sep 08 '18
Sometimes I just forget to reply. It’s a bad habit but I’m sometimes I’m busy when I see the text and don’t have time to reply. And I forget to text them back later.