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Whether the intentions are romantic or platonic, something that has become strikingly obvious to me is that men tend to slack off when it comes to replying. I'm not talking about one particular guy - I'm talking about many different guys I know, whether it be past romantic relations or friends I currently have now. For example, I'll send a text message at 9 AM, perhaps concerning either hanging out, homework, or maybe something important I need to tell them. It might even be a question. I won't hear back from the guy until maybe 7 PM or 8 PM, even though I can see that he's been on Facebook throughout the day or liked something on Instagram. It's odd, because in person, they act as if they enjoy my company and seem generally invested in what I have to say, so I doubt it's because they want to ignore me, don't like me, or something along those lines. As well, when they respond to my texts, they are continuing the conversation with questions or answers that provoke more answers - not abruptly ending it. So what's the cause for their actions? And please note that I definitely do not annoyingly double text or anything like that - I usually just send one and wait to get a response on that because I myself hate clingy people and therefore I try not to be too clingy. (And, if this is important, in my example the guy I am talking about is single, so I know he's not busy with a girlfriend or partner of some sort).

My friend Amy had this issue with her now fiance's mother for nearly 3 years. They just got engaged last month.

They started getting along from the start but when they were 4 months into their relationship, apparently a family member spreaded some rumors and made the mother and a couple others believe her. Then her bf's mother would proceed to gossiping to others about her, not invite her to reunions anymore, trying convincing her son to dump her and instead date an old ex girlfriend again... getting to the point of directly insulting her (calling her a golddigger, disgusting whore, how she'll never be good enough and literally said ''quit with the crocodile tears already'' as she was in tears).

My friend would spend time crying during that time and was very stressed out, couldn't explain what exactly she did to her. The guy at some point stood up for her and he moved with her.

The lies of that person were discovered and the guy's mother has been trying to make it up to her. Supposedly they reconciled just this past Sept. My friend explained that all though she forgave her, invite her to their wedding, they get along now and even wished her Merry Christmas along with the present (the mother did so too), she feels the wound is still fresh and needs a bit more time to completely get over it.