After how many unreplied messages would you move on?

[Anonymous]

If you text someone you’re seeing and they don’t reply, do you send another message?
How soon?
How many?

[fashionguy17]

Depends on the scenario you are talking about. So, let me create one for you.

Let's say I go out on a first date with the girl. After the date, I will send a text. If I don't get a reply, I won't send another one. Why? Because, the person isn't interested. An interested person would:

-Reply to the text ASAP

-Would probably make even more of an effort to reach out to you

We are in the year 2019. We know that the person saw your text. We have our phone on us 24/7. So, my general rule of thumb is, "everyone gets one."

[winterfox10]

Dude, I feel like we're at a point with technology where we need to realize that people live their lives independent of the notifications on their phone. I don't base a lack on interest on whether or not she left me on read, I base it on whether or not she opened the message in a timely fashion.

[Rosegold020]

Depends on the person and how they'd usually respond, if its someone thats usually quick I'd give a week max in case something serious happened in their life, after that I move on.

[luvstoned4him]

I look at the hours

so lets say I text them at 1pm

I might send another text at 4

I try not to send too many so that I dont come off obsessive or clingy.

[Anonymous]

Don’t listen to these men!! If someone reads your message the first time and does not respond? MOVE ON! Men will message and message and messages you to death until they get one reply. They are NOT credible sources! After ONE message and they don’t reply, save your time and energy on someone that will not put you in a position to go online and ask STRANGERS for answers!!!

[DiscomfortZone]

I never liked playing these games, but nor would I allow myself to be toyed with and humiliated. After the second message - no more contact from me until they reply. Doesn't matter if it's friends, family, my angry wife or my boss. If it's business and I need answers - I go over their heads.

[oliverofjones]

Simple 1 a day for 3 days unless they have a reason to extend that. After that I don't sent any more if they message me. Week later cool. If you are dating that changes but that I my rule for just messaging. Enough to remind not enough to bother.

[spartan55]

I don't have a template for that type of thing. The how soon, how many, when, who texts first aka the "Scorecard", mentality is a whole hill of nothing.

[Unit1]

2-4 (with each between having passed no less than 12 hours) depending on what relationship I have with that person. After that threshold and some months, that person will be a stranger to me and I delete their number.

[ForgottenVoices]

It depends... If it's the girl who I really like and there's something more between us, but I know I have to wait due to her situation, I would give her a chance and time. I'm the patient guy when it comes to love.
If it's a girl who I barely know, I would give up after three unanswered questions. If someone ignores me, I will do the same.

[roflgun]

2 so it’s clear to me they don’t want to talk and I don’t make stupid excuses for them like “oh they must be busy” “they forgot.” Then won’t be messaging them ever again.

[arabgoddess]

I wouldn't send any more after the second message. I would not run after anyone who is giving me the silence

[Lynzerilee]

One unreplied message. Why would I send a second? "I'm begging you to reply to me" lol
If they never reply that's about it.

[thatguy1559]

Depends on how serious after one message give it about 2 hours to text again. Then call once and if no response I'm done for the day

[Somethingwittty]

It would depend on the situation. On tinder? After 2 messages. Text? After a week of no contact I move on.

[BT_Test]

I would send another message after some hours. If they don't reply to that message too then i will try to forget about it and move on.

[jjelly0628]

Tbh no. I would still keep going because I wanna let him know that I really love him etc..

[Armourdillo]

The hypocrisy

[soleil2666]

I make it a point to express myself/how I feel fully (which can be done respectfully)
If who I am/how I feel doesn't get them moving towards me, it isn't a thing for me.

[NineBreaker]

3 messages, one every day for 3 days, then that's it.

[shephardjhon]

I am single and don't date but if I was, then only one. If she doesn't reply, it is a waste of my time and hers.

[pleasestopthis]

I would send two at most and then wait for his reply. A few days maybe.
He may have a problem or something.

[whitehide]

Two days, one message a day. Maybe more, you know, there are people can go without using their phones every single day.

[Exorcist_Rampage]

Probably wait about 12 hours. They could be napping or busy but if half a day passes, it's pretty crystal clear to me that the woman is not interested anymore.

[Xyline789]

I'd send a text and if I got no reply for 24 hours, I'd send one more. After another 24 hours of no response, I'm done because I'm not playing those kind of games.