Why would a guy won't reply to a text message?

[Anonymous]

We have been talking for 2 weeks now. So today he initiated the conversation by saying 'good morning' , I replied g morning back then he didn't say anything. I thought let me ask 'how are you?' He online on whatsapp without reading my message or reply to it.

[Anonymous]

You know GAG or online is worst place to ask for guys and women and relationship or datings
We don’t know him and you
Just do what you age to do because no one knows his heart not everyone follows same steps in dating
Some have sex on date one some start as friends on date one.. like shit is different for everyone


I recommend you don’t be this take it easy with messages. Just message him random things but don’t overdo it. Let’s say hi good morning ! Did you sleep well? Did you eat lunch? What are you eating for lunch?
Today it’s so hot or so cold I hope it doesn’t rain
I wish job finishes early today or school.
I can’t wait to watch this movies tinguth at Netflix or anything you want bc I don’t know what he does so we can’t help much you know him better

[Opinion Owner]

Do what you want to do * not age sorry autocorrect

[Venting101]

Here is the thing about whatsapp. My former supervisor I remember one time whatsapp was showing she was online, but there was absolutely no way she was online, as her phone was right next to me as and she was all the way in the other room talking to other people organising the Christmas event that was coming up. I have no idea why her whatsapp was showing she was online but she definitely wasn't online at the time.

[Adam1978]

You only said good morning he return the statement, just like you pass your neighbor in the morning. There is no conversation so nothing to reply too. If you want a conversation you start it, if he wants one he start one, he clearly had something else in mind that morning.

[Pegases]

Why not ask him how he's doing if you want to know? Some women don't make conversation exclusively the man's responsibility, so if he has options, he's going to go for the women that make conversation less of a chore for him too. It's give and take.

[grsbr]

Perfect comment

[kylee2437]

So one thing I have learned from dating is that we as women have more of an advantage and you shouldn’t be trying to convince him to be with you / entertain conversation. He should be doing the work and you should be matching his energy. So don’t put in any effort to reply again to him unless if he puts in energy to actually make conversation and possibly make plans

[spartan55]

@kylee2437
But why is always the guys responsibility to start and carry a conversation? If you are "matching energy" wouldn't that include starting and doing your part to keep the conversation going?

[kylee2437]

@spartan55 because if he’s bothering to start conversations with her , he should bring more value than just “Goodmorning” “Goodmorning, I hope your day is going well so far” or bring up something unique.

[spartan55]

@kylee2437
That's not what I was talking about. Yes, his effort sucked in this case. Maybe he's tired of having to start and carry the conversation each time. That's my point, why is the onus always on the guy to do this?

[kylee2437]

@spartan55 so you are addressing something that hasn’t been specified and who knows if he’s the only one texting first. He texted first that day, felt the need to start a convo with no efforts to strike a special conversation. If you are texting first, you should also put in effort to say something important. She reciprocated the same energy and he didn’t like it, so this situation isn’t her fault , it’s his fault for lacking substance and expecting her to bring substance because he lacked it

[kylee2437]

When a guy goes out of his to make conversations with me but puts in zero effort of something special, it makes me wonder how many other women is he texting with this same low energy

[spartan55]

@kylee2437
That's why I said 'maybe' he was tired of it. Who knows what the current scorecard looks like? That's not what I'm asking. I'm asking why is it always up to the guy to start and carry a conversation?

[kylee2437]

@spartan55 the whole point I am making here is if you start a conversation with someone whether you are a man or a woman, you should bring substance and reason for a person to reply. I don’t want any man that isn’t enthusiastic about me and I’m sure men feel the same exact way, which is why if you are wanting to talk to me , why lack enthusiasm? My point has nothing to do with men having to consistently starting conversations , it has to do with if a man is interested enough and wants to text me first, he needs to act like I’m important and not just a convenient texter

[kylee2437]

And my point above is he should be putting in the work in sense of conversation. She was correct for matching his energy so maybe in the future he will think twice with the conversation starter of “Goodmorning” only

[itsalyssaagain]

Don’t text him until he texts you. If he does call him out for what he did and see what he says. If he doesn’t genuinely apologise move on. I’m talking from experience. These types of guys will hurt you.

[spartan55]

Call him out and get an apology for what? Not indulging a boring text exchange? That's ridiculous. If her text required a response then I could perhaps understand this, but this crap? Don't think so.

[Asker]

So 'how are you' being the start of a conversation it's not valid. That's how people start talking and then move to different interesting subjects. What you on about?

[spartan55]

Just giving a guy's perspective, isn't that this forum is about?

[Asker]

Yeah. I respect your opinion! Anyway my guy did text me after all. He was just busy.

[itsalyssaagain]

I just meant asking someone “hey I texted you why didn’t you reply?”

[spartan55]

Ahh... busy. Yes, that will happen. Texting is such a flawed way to communicate, unfortunately it is given way too much value.

[Part2603]

Don't listen to alyssa. Getting texts is nice. But maybe you can put in more effort, especially in the early stage where you're both unsure about your level of attraction to each other.

If you're still trying to get him your texts might be more verbal and intriguing. Less, "how ya doing?", and more, "Did I ever tell you about the time I went to school high?"

[spartan55]

Wow, what a riveting conversation. Guys generally dislike texting, and this is a main reason. Texting just for the sake of texting and actually saying nothing.

[PizzaPieMamaBear]

He’s not a masculine guy he done with him that’s so yuck 🤮

[TJ1892]

Maybe he is hoping you are the one to do that? Why do women expect men to make the first move all the time? Say what you want about LGBT but there is NON of that drama🤣👌

[SexyRedd1966]

One of my gay friends whose dated men and women say the same bullshit that goes on in heterosexual relationships is the same bullshit in gay relationships

[kylee2437]

Why start a conversation with someone if you aren’t going to being special substance to it? Come on saying “goodmorning” with no context is a pretty pathetic conversation starter

[kylee2437]

Bring*

[grsbr]

I believe our friend Kylee here is one of those who's never trying to make conversation lol

[TJ1892]

💯🤣

[JPresidente]

He probably thought your reply back was bland and expected you to show more interest back in your reply.

[Twalli]

He probably read your message, but it doesn't necessitate a response.

[Anonymous]

He’s a poo head for saying good morning and leaving it up in the air. It’s on him. Delete him and be done with it

[Anonymous]

Texting is such a dead end.

Some people will never learn.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

It seems like your a boring texter.

[humanearth]

What's so wrong with calling, why text

[Anonymous]

I suggest asking him.

[Clyde_123]

he's not interested.

[Sasha0426]

He’s not interested

[Minahh]

He doesn't care

[In_Trance]

he doesn't like you

[Anonymous]

Get bored from you