Why would a guy ring a few times or texts concerned if I haven’t responded in a few hours we are only in the talking stage?

[Anonymous]

I’ve only been speaking to a guy for a week. First time I haven’t responded in a few hours and he’s rang quite a few times and also said ‘it’s getting on my nerves babe that you aren’t picking up your busy when I wanna talk to you🤣❤️’

I couldn’t tell if he was being serious or joking. However I don’t understand why it matters as we aren’t even in a relationship?

[Summeroflove]

It’s hard to tell but if you’re not busy ignoring someone is going to cause then to loose interest eventually. As for me, if someone doesn’t answer me in five minutes that person is probably busy so I leave them alone… At the same time if someone’s taking days, weeks, etc to reply. I just assume there is no interest or someone’s playing games so I just move in and don’t waste my time or anyone else’s.

If you’re busy just say when it’s convenient “sorry I’m busy can we talk later” that tells him you’re busy and don’t have time to talk at the moment. Nothing wrong with that…. But don’t just ignore someone unless you want them to eventually move on, and is that is the case don’t be a coward. Just say “I’m sorry I don’t think things are working out I wish you well” end things on as best of terms as possible.

If you’re deciding how you feel about him then just be honest about it. Talk and go on dates and eventually you’ll make your mind up.

[Asker]

I understand thanks for your opinion. I was genuinely busy and I had let him know too. He just rang still a few times after. I’ve been trying my best to keep up with his messages etc but I’m not able to get anything done during day 🤷🏽‍♀️

When he is busy and hasn’t replied in a while I let him be. He also said he likes how understanding I am. I would never ignore him and I make the same amount of effort back. I’m just getting use to talking to someone very often as usually I have spoken to guys who aren’t emotionally available.

I really do like him & I think he likes me too. Were meeting up soon which I’m looking forward too

[Summeroflove]

Yeah with more context it seems he’s maybe entitled to your time. See people who I tell I’m busy. I ask someone not to call or text at certain times unless its an emergency (at work, late at night, early mornings, etc) if someone can’t respect that unfortunately there comes a point I ask them not to talk to me anymore

[Summeroflove]

Wow I just became a master

[Summeroflove]

Anyways I do wish you both the best

[Avicenna]

Guess he really likes you and is perhaps a bit insecure

[Asker]

Aw why would he be insecure though

[spartan55]

Another fine example of why 'the talking stage' is stupid and unnecessary.

[spartan55]

Why do you have to be in a relationship to want to talk to someone? That doesn't even make sense.