Men text poorly. Why don't guys text back? Imagine this. You've dated him for a while. Messages and calls are going fine!
He stops responding. Your heart breaks as you contemplate what transpired for days. Can you relate?
Unexpected silence may hurt. But wait—it's not over yet. Don't get discouraged. He may not text back for several reasons.
He's Very Busy
Let's be honest—he may not always check his phone since he's busy with work. Between client calls and texts, he may have missed yours.
He's Very Busy
He may also disconnect from his phone (digital detox). He may be taking care of his parents or hiking and not checking his phone.
He's Not Interested
Dating typically causes this. He may text you days or hours later. How do you read his on-and-off behavior? He likes you but isn't interested in a long-term relationship.
He's Not Interested
He may not want to send mixed messages due to compatibility issues. If he wanted to continue, he would have told you.
He Wants Texts
He doesn't want to appear desperate or hesitant when asking you out again. He may be shy & want you to initiate.
He Wants Texts
If he hasn't called since your previous date, there are possibilities. He prefers hard play. He asked you out, so now he's waiting to see if you're interested.
Text Bombs Annoy Him.
Are you bombarding his inbox with texts? He may become anxious if his phone keeps beeping while working or driving. Reminding him o short sentences and question marks may be unpleasant.