If you take a long time to reply to someone, does that usually mean you're not bothered/interested in that person?

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Nawlins34 · Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. If I were single now, I'd just tell the woman straight up I'm not interested and to take care, delete my #. I don't have time for that.

If they have my phone number, I value them. I own a business, but I set and manage expectations, I give people in my contact list the best times to get ahold of me and they know if they contact me outside of that time, they are not getting a response in a timely manner.

I go the extra mile and actually tell them this so they know what it is from the start vs. them sending that message and finding out the hard way.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Yes, when someone is into you and really likes you they don’t hesitate to reach out to you , they make them a priority , people that don’t respond within a reasonable time just like the convenience of you , don’t ever settle for someone that treats you like a convenience

kannettava · Accepted Answer

I think people who take a long time to reply usually just don't like communicating that way. I personally reply as fast as possible to everyone, regardless of if its someone I'm not at all interested in or not. And virtual communication is my favorite form of communication. And then on the other hand, my boyfriend takes ages to reply to anyone, including me and his family. And he hates communicating through his phone compared to face-to-face interaction.

natured · Accepted Answer

That's not true all the time, it depends what the person is doing at that moment, did you ever have a moment where you just let the messages flow but you're just NOT IN THE MOOD to text? Even if it's your mom?
It's a normal human behaviour, we can't always reply or text someone on comand.. plus it's not even that important, face to face talks are way more valuable than a stupid text in general.
-D-

OlderAndWiser · Answer

If you text somebody instead of calling them, does that mean that you aren't too interested in having real communication with that person?

Anonymous · Answer

That image is bullshit.

It was written by a needy controlling guilt tripping emotionally abusive cow.

You will NEVER be the first thought in anyones head 24/7. There will always be times when something more important than your idle text is on his mind. Always.

Having unrealistic expectations about this, will mean that you will dump every man who ever loves you, because they don't match this impossible ideal - and then you will live and die alone.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I would say yes but hard to tell, sometimes there are people who are poor at texting, messaging, calling, etc and can be good people and interested in a person

Bl0n6eguy · Answer

People can easily be paralysed by indecision or anxiety too. Granted, It looks bad either way, but it doesn't mean they're disinterested if they still respond.

Liber8CopWatch · Answer

Yes and no, it's kind of a catch 22, say someone I'm with is texting me and I am at work and any amount of distraction can mean the life and safety of me and my coworkers that texting is going to have to hold on because when I am at work it's always safety 1st but when I get free time I will text til my fingers hurt

HOAAH · Answer

Not really. My husband doesn't reply to me unless he felt it was "important" and "necessary" so some times he does not even reply to me but I know he loves me and cares for me.

geonator · Answer

Just because I'm interested in someone doesn't mean they're my priority every second of the day

jackderby_01 · Answer

Not at all, a person has priorities, I would generally prioritise my work or my own goals over anything else

Bilal_Zahir · Answer

Its not necessary... if the person is a wife and there are chances that she would be busy with house and children related chores...

worldscolide · Answer

Nope, it just means I don't like texting... Anyone..

Tunasub · Answer

Not at all. It could be a number of things. If there is no interest then that should be said as to not waste anyone's time... I don't have the time to sit and wait for replies.. if I get one then I'll reply as soon as I can get a chance.

krin_m · Answer

Not necessarily ! You may have stuff going on in your life that takes all or majority of your mind space.

AdithyaR · Answer

Nope it's cause I'm busy  I have a habit of texting back as soon as I see a text regardless of who it is. So if my reply is late, it's cause I didn't see the message or I was busy.

Fireguy17 · Answer

It means I have a life, and my phone is not my priority.  It is ok not to answer a call, text email.

Ekvark · Answer

No Im probably gonna be busy, or I may be trying to think of something so I don't sound like a lame idiot to someone I like lol.

ohshee · Answer

That means that was it online and I just had to wait until I got home

Anonymous · Answer

No. Sometimes I intentionally ignore a girl to see what happens. It sounds terrible but i use this to help me gauge their feelings or intent. The ones that have feelings become sensitive and insecure

Slim57 · Answer

Honestly I would say thats the main reason but also just wanna do my own thing and can't concentrate while talking

Browneye57 · Answer

Are you talking about a text reply? Cuz the truth is, you cannot forge a relationship by texting. FAIL Don't be a moron.

ChrisBlue1 · Answer

NO it means you are busy and doing you , and when you get the 1st available chance then text back , if person gives ya a hard time why did it take so long , whatever , BLOCK THEM and move on lol ~

Kabluie · Answer

Nah we are busy people. I don't even turn on read receipts.

HairyPoppins · Answer

Depends what is a long time? Sometimes I need to gather my thoughts or are not in a good place to type out a proper answer.

-Asca- · Answer

Sometimes it does, more often I am just anxious though and feel as though engaging in a conversation right now would be too stressful

pleasestopthis · Answer

It could also mean that they're overthinking and don't know how to reply

loveslongnails · Answer

No it doesn't. What's " a long time " ? I don't live with my phone attached to my hand.

Wiredone · Answer

It might take me a while to get back to people because I am busy

2ndTryatThis · Answer

I take long often because I’m very busy and can’t have my phone out at work

Homer79 · Answer

That or don’t have time will respond later depends how long.

Gramkabir · Answer

If it happens frequently then you can assume other person's time is not for you...

Andres77 · Answer

Sometimes busy or distracted is sll

ThisDudeHere · Answer

Or I could just be really busy.

msc545 · Answer

No, might be busy with other things.

JennBITx · Answer

Work usually is why I take a while to reply

karaspara · Answer

No if i'm not interested I won't reply at all

UnknownGagsUser · Answer

Yes most of the time I believe

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes, because nobody is ever too busy to reply.

Deathraider · Answer

I’m just neglecting my phone.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

No. That means I didn't see their message.

Supernormal · Answer

People are busy in real life

Joker_ · Answer

It doesn't necessarily mean that

wkkylie · Answer

No we’re all busy enough

Anonymous · Answer

or it could mean you're actually busy

Iron_Man · Answer

Not interested

CantGetItUp · Answer

Hurry it up

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