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Nov 15, 2024 · 30 Minutes: You and the text you sent are like a frozen pizza. The person knows they turned the oven on 400° and placed you directly on the center oven rack. They’re aware you’re cooking, but in the meantime they have other things keeping them sidetracked. By the time they text you back, your crust may be crispy, but that’s no biggie.
- Christopher Hudspeth
- He texts before you’ve even responded. He’s definitely interested if his texts are lightning fast. Sending you messages before you get a chance to respond is his way of trying to get your attention and keep the conversation going.
- He messages right after you respond. Quick responses generally mean he likes you. Look at the types of messages he’s sending to get a better picture.
- He responds within 10-20 minutes. Several minutes is pretty standard texting time. He might be doing something else, hanging with friends, or trying to think of something good to say.
- He replies after an hour or two. What does his schedule look like? If he’s at work or school, texting after about an hour is probably appropriate and normal—even if he’s into you.
- The Relationship Is New. AzmanJaka/E+/Getty Images. It’s possible your boo doesn’t just understand how you like to communicate, especially if you're in a newer relationship.
- They Don’t Feel Any Urgency. If you've been seeing your partner for a while and have developed a strong sense of comfort, a delay in response may be nothing to worry about.
- They’re Busy Or Overwhelmed. Taking a while to respond to your texts could also mean your SO is busy with work or school. "Delays in returning your text message may mean nothing.
- They Forgot To Reply. martin-dm/E+/Getty Images. It’s easy to open up a text and then forget all about it until hours later. It’s also easy to accidentally leave your phone at home, or let your phone battery die, or fall asleep before replying to a text, or claim you “didn’t see their message.”
Dec 15, 2022 · 5. “Somewhere between 10 seconds and 48 hours. Text communication says to me, ‘Here’s some information/a question that can wait until it’s convenient for you to get to it.’. If you need ...
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Jul 13, 2021 · This means that — if you’re in meetings all day —there’s nothing wrong with texting back a few hours after you received their message. If you have the day off and get a text while you’re ...
Apr 17, 2019 · A slower rate of texting back can create hurt feelings and spark rejection in some people, Masini says. So, if someone taking hours to reply to you is actually affecting you emotionally, Preece ...
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Nov 14, 2024 · Four out of five of the guys said yes, there are rules to texting. According to Cameron, 23, the golden rules are to mind your grammar and abide by “three strikes you’re out” if he’s not responding: “Always use complete sentences and never send more than three unanswered texts.”. Nate, 30, says the golden rule is “No emojis if you ...
