I try very hard not to take it personally, which I'm not always successful. But speaking for myself, I sometimes look at a message, no time to respond or wrong timing (for example if I am visiting with people, it would be rude to answer the text right away), but later, when I have time to respond, I forget I have a message or messages to answer, then days fly by. Give it time... If still no answer within a week, then presume they don't want to bother answering. I have an acquaintance of mine who reads my messages, but since she is not a texter, she does reply to me when she sees me. We see each other regularly so it's do-able. But I guess if my question is pressing, then I would take her silence differently and most likely, personally.
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Simplicity1119 · 46-50, F
@thinkbigaboutlife noting like a respond saying “ you are too complicated”
Simplicity1119 · 46-50, F
Long story 😆
lol

SW-User
First I make sure they've seen it.
Then I take their silence as a response.
Then I take their silence as a response.

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@SW-User But how do you translate silence?🤔 Isn't it very broad in meaning?
Dr3am · 31-35, F
Depends on the question or statement.
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
I assume I'm not on their important list.
abe182 · 51-55, M
Like I'm not important. Two days later I'm done and move on. But it depends on the person some people really are busy and don't live on their phone.
Simplicity1119 · 46-50, F
@abe182 maybe age ? What types of questions are ok to ignore lol
Echoing · 61-69, F
According to the question/statement, I either get worried or mad. Actions speak louder then words.

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I let it be. I don't take it personally.

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I think it depends on who’s doing that bc my friend and I reply late often bc she has the same mood swings and erratic schedule as me but she’s really sensitive so she spams my Snapchat and phone w calls if I’m really late sooo you should probably call your friend? But if it’s someone else send a sassy meme and never talk to them again
@SW-User I think it depends on who’s doing it for me as well and the importance of the message. A lot of times my friends offline may reply or not depending on our schedules and how important the message is. I never take it personally and neither do they so I suppose it depends on the relationship and what’s the norm for you guys.
juiceyangel333 · 31-35, F
I don't like that
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FattyMcFatts · 46-50, M
@Kingfish28 😆
BrattyMel · 31-35, F
I get annoyed. Like two weeks ago, I ran into a “friend” and she told me to text her so she could tell me what’s new in her life. I texted her a couple hours later. No response yet.
Keepitsimple · 56-60, F
Delete and move on.

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Assume they're busy, and they'll answer when they can
Simplicity1119 · 46-50, F
@SW-User and if they don’t ?

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@Simplicity1119 then they don't. No big deal or loss.
FattyMcFatts · 46-50, M
I think it’s rude.
It depends on how serious the text is and who the person is in most cases I don’t care.
Ryanoliver2011 · 31-35, M
It drives me crazy
Thatsright · 61-69, M
Keep on keeping on.
YoMomma ·
They dont wanna talk or they busy
Simplicity1119 · 46-50, F
@YoMomma I think it is called , avoiding the question - which is bull. Or even the feelings that were stated . It’s called avoiding
Thatsright · 61-69, M
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