He/she doesn't respond to texts right away. Is this relationship doomed? (Page 2)
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People who expect immediate responses are those who sit around with nothing better to do, and assume everybody else is the same way. They don't realize there are people who actually have a life and a job, and don't obsess over their cellular phone.
I do not live on my phone, so unless it is a 911 call it might be a while before I respond back.
I have a life outside of my phone.
Remember when we didn't have cell phones and we actually survived?
yeppers, how did we stand not knowing everything that was going on?
Oh ya, I know, we all had our own lives.
Some people just don’t like talking on the phone. I know I don’t and The guy I’m dating don’t like texting he prefer otp.
Everyone is different you just have to make it work if you like that person.
It depends on there location to you. They might be at work or unable to reply.
During the entire length of the relationship?
It could be you've asked them something they rather say in person
It sounds like you want to be right, so I'll let this go.
In today's day and age of instant communication, barring emergencies, if a person is delaying replying to a message, they are doing it on purpose. Either they are playing games or they just dont have that much interest in you.
If you want an immediate response, use the little unknown feature on your phone and CALL THE PERSON AND TALK TO THEM!
Texting has its place, but it should NOT be a determining factor in a relationship.
The SMART (?) phone is ruining more lives because of stupid people letting it control their them.
I'm a terrible texter, I know. I don't like texting too much anymore. I prefer talking face to face. Also, I don't like texting every day. Not that I don't like you. I just need my me time, and also, I don't like talking just for the sake of talking.
from my experience, if you CONSTANTLY have to wait long periods for a text back. It likely means that the relationship will be doomed. Trust your gut.
Yes, it's doomed, because one of the people involved has unrealistic expectations of what a text message means, and that it might be a deal breaker. That sort of insane person will never be happy with anyone.
Eh I’m indifferent if you want to call me I’ll answer ….. when I have a lot to say I will definitely call you because it’s way too much to type out. Just don’t FaceTime me unless it’s planned. I’m not a fan of video calls.
To answer your question. Younger people prefer texting because we’re lazy.
Older people prefer calling because they’re used to doing it
I frequently text with other people, but not my girlfriend. Yes, I suspect laziness is the culprit with your generation but, if I may that accusation, they will get defensive.
Its the truth though. And I’m not worried about offending people either. LOL
Problem... If it means that much to communicate... Why not do it in person
Exactly!
No, not at all. If they have time to respond right away every time you text them, that's a sign that they aren't doing much to work and improve their life situation
I like texting but it's certainly not the end if someone didn't get back to you right away
No, I don't expect anyone to respond right away. If it's important, calling is a thing.
I don't respond to text or notifications right away. Who does 🧐
Not at all. Most people have other things going on in their lives (school, job, etc.) to be reasonably expected to reply to every text immediately.
Absolutely.
Dead and dead.
Hopeless.
100% done.
Worthless.
Basically Windows 98,
time to chunk it. :D
Texting is more convenient, but I get where you are coming from. You didn't grow up with smart phones and want to hear their voice. I wish the same as well, because texting can get boring and it can get misconstrued easily.
This is mostly a generation thing and I wish more people my age and younger just called each other as well more.
Unless they are a surgeon or a world leader or serving active duty, there is no reason not to respond quickly.