5 Reasons Why Your Crush Is Slow to Text Back
Can we all agree that the talking stage is the most awkward and dreadful phase of dating? Whether you realize it or not, you (and your potential suitor) are trying to impress one another. So, you feel like you can't act like yourself.
Everything is overthought, but especially texting. How much time should you wait before responding? Can you make that joke? Should you greet them with "hi" or "heyyy?"
But if your crush isn't responding to you promptly, it may reveal a few things about them. Discover the most common reasons someone is a slow texter.
They May Be Busy
Life is busy. Most people work during the summer. Or, they're using the time off to do other things they haven't had the time to do. As a result, they might not be spending hours on their phone.
To create a healthy foundation for your relationship, we recommend communicating your boundaries and schedule when you feel comfortable doing so. If you know you will be working an eight-hour shift, the kind thing to do is to let them know beforehand to avoid confusion and anxiety.
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They Don't Like to Text or Be on Their Phone
Though our Screen Time can reach more than 12 hours, not everyone feels the same way. Some people make it their goal to use their phone as little as possible. It's an effective method to keep your brain active and promote living in the moment. Don't be worried if you know your crush is that person. They're probably just busy touching grass—something we all should do more often.
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They Lost Their Phone
Does your crush usually text much quicker? Maybe, they haven't responded because they physically cannot! Losing your phone is one of the most stressful situations because you are cut off from the world. Rest assured, your crush will get back to you with an update about what's going on.
They Didn't See Your Text Message
There are times when you feel like you have a million notifications going off on your phone. Instagram, TikTok, Messages—and don't forget all the businesses that send you information about deals. To pause the chaos, you may turn off all your notifications. So, you might end up missing a text message or two. Or, you might be away from your phone and not even hear your phone ding!
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They're Just Not Into You
By far, the most difficult pill to swallow is that they might not be into you. Unfortunately, some people struggle to reject people, so they will give you signals to leave them alone. There are endless reasons why they may not choose to pursue a relationship, but none of them are worth you trying to determine. Onto the next one.
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