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[–]ChorbinDerd 463 points464 points465 points 5 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Yeah, waiting an hour and considering not responding IS playing games. Sounds like she likes you and is being genuine. If that is a red flag then I don't want to date anymore
[–]A_Suffering_Panda 16 points17 points18 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Best thing I took away from Model's was the logic regarding assumptions about women. If you assume that women don't play games, the fail rate you sign up for is accidentally blowing off interested girls, who will usually adjust or let you reject them. So it's by far the best to assume attraction and that nobody you meet is playing games.
[–]GregorySpikeMD 71 points72 points73 points 5 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I think his issue is with him not wanting to be texting all the time, not that he doesn't appreciate it.
Just respond when you feel like it, but don't think about it as a game. Just go at your own texting pace.
You can tell her that, as many comments pointed out: you tell her you like her, set a third date, also communicate that your not always on your phone or texting, and reply at your own pace. Especially in the pandemic, a lot of people are on their phone, A LOT.
[–]IronxXXLung 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
This should have more upvotes. I have had girls that literally text non stop, like as soon as you reply, they reply, all day long. I don't text girls back right away because of these incidents. I don't want to set a precedent where we are texting back and forth all day. Like I'm trying to life a life here and enjoy myself, not be on the phone 24/7.
[–]Medic979 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Girl here - I’ve experienced the all day texting from some guys I’ve dated and it is totally overwhelming. I completely agree that it feels clingy. I even recently experienced this while I was on a mountain getaway which was frustrating because I was trying to do things like hike and hot springs and not be on my phone all day. I have tried waiting to reply, and telling the person I’m not much of a texter, but admittedly I haven’t found the perfect answer. I think some of this is becoming a cultural norm that I’m just not enjoying. I’m in my forties so dating used to look different and allowed for more time between communicating. It gave time to build up desire. Now it’s just constant communication and it kind of kills the element of ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’.
[–]ScrymFire 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Preach!
[–]Shwaziland 5 years ago [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
Thank you lol, her average response time is 1-2 minutes that’s just too much. I don’t even text my friends that frequently for casual conversations
[–]GregorySpikeMD 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah, I have some guy friends who do the same. I think it's a horrible habit, personally. Just make sure she doesn't think you dislike her, so I'd go set the third date at the same time. Good luck mate
[–]Novel_Transition_663 5 years ago [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
She knows he wants so smash because he suggested they go back to his place after the date but she claims to not after the second date; yeah right.
And further tries to manipulate him into thinking he’s doing real good by texting him and blowing up his phone, dude grow up, women love free attention and will lure a guy in by exhibiting false high interest to get him to chase and be in a perpetually submissive position.
Actions speak louder than words, if you’re not getting it from her, best believe someone else is. She’s no angel and you’re no saint.
[–]A_Suffering_Panda 6 points7 points8 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Even if this is 100% true, this is a very toxic mindset. You'll be much better off assuming you're wrong about that, and just not letting girls rejections get to you, because they aren't actually personal.
[–]Report_Topside 227 points228 points229 points 5 years ago (13 children) | Copy Link
Why stop responding? Are you trying to let her down gently ? Have you lost interest?
[–]ProCatMasseuse 61 points62 points63 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Because this isnt a game of tag it's just a form of communication.
[–]Shwaziland 5 years ago [recovered] (10 children) | Copy Link
No I haven't lost interest, I just do not want to text as much as she does when we've only seen each other twice
[–]Report_Topside 122 points123 points124 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
I've got some people who blow up my phone (including friends). I just leave it if I don't feel like responding. It's no big deal. The issues come if that person starts to get angry and aggressive after I have explained I am busy.
[–]thatman_101 21 points22 points23 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
^ bingo
[–]_bvb09 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
And any issues are also an early sign you have dodged crazy town. Most of the times the girl gets the message and stops after a while and waits for a reply, some even ask 'if we're cool', then you just have to be honest and say your bit.
[–]SohpieBlake_ 166 points167 points168 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Please let her know you haven’t lost interest. Like in those exact words, “I enjoyed our time together and I would like to do it again. But right now I’m busy and can’t talk”. Short and to the point.
She’s probably just wanting reassurance you still are interested.
[–]Bruhinations 41 points42 points43 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah! True that brotha! Defo don’t play those mind games, makes it worse for both parties in my opinion. Either respond to em and keep the convo goin, or just say you’re busy, no shame!
[–]Metallik_Mayhem 19 points20 points21 points 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
I just do not want to text as much as she does when we've only seen each other twice
So the texting is overwhelming you as "you've only seen her twice" yet you make it seem like you were expecting to have sexual intercourse with her because you've now "seen her twice"...?
Not judging, as obviously i don't know anything about you or your situation but it does come across as though you'd be cool with the rapid text responses if she'd had sex with you..
[–]prankees 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This right here!
[–]illberyback 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
this!!!
[–]TheFreeloader 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Try to set up a phone call instead.
[–]Ierax29 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Sometimes you just don't feel like texting but you feel like you have to reply out of politeness.
It's an awkward position to put someone in
[–]Method_Rude 305 points306 points307 points 5 years ago (39 children) | Copy Link
That’s up too you. I wish I had somebody that cared enough about me to even send a text on my birthday
[–]TheBookOfSeil 58 points59 points60 points 5 years ago (9 children) | Copy Link
Same man. I got some family but that doesn't count. Even my friends forget.
[–]Method_Rude 49 points50 points51 points 5 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I don’t have friends at least you have someone, been friendless for three years. Haven’t gotten a birthday wish from anybody other then my mom and dad for a long time.
[–]CheekyBurgerr 16 points17 points18 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Happy Birthday bro. You'll get better friends
[–]TheBookOfSeil 12 points13 points14 points 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
That's pretty sad, not gonna lie. It's hard to call your friends "friends" when they aren't there for you like you are for them though, so at times I do feel totally alone. Any particular reason or did your old ones drift away and were never filled in with anyone new?
[–]Method_Rude 13 points14 points15 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
They drifted away alright. They all decided to ghost me at the same time after highschool and I’ve only seen them once since and they didn’t even have the decency to say hello back too me
[–]TheBookOfSeil 12 points13 points14 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ah, that sounds pretty normal tbh. Sometimes school friends are just friends because everyone was there. If they didn't want to stick around after you all were basically forced to be around each other, then its questionable whether they were really your friends or not.
I know it probably doesn't help to mention but learning who your real friends are is always an important time in someone's life. It might help more to look at it like you just haven't found your real friends yet, but you will eventually. Try and be happy during the solitary times too.
[–]JackieMac2799 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Pretty much the exact same thing happened to me right out of high school as well. I feel you. Being lonely sucks
[–]teatimewithbatman1 14 points15 points16 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Hell my family didn't even wish me happy birthday. Im surprised to even get a text every few months. Try to call up my dad to make conversation and the first thing he says 'what do you want'
[–]TheBookOfSeil 9 points10 points11 points 5 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Sad Times at Ridgemont High
[–]mistanuggets 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
damn.
[–]Razzman113 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
Whens your birthday
[–]Method_Rude 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
April 17th
[–]Razzman113 10 points11 points12 points 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Dude 10 after mine! I have a short as fuck memory so idk how ti make reddit remind me of that day. I would genuinely like to say happy birthday and that the world is made better with you here with us.
[–]swedxn 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
!RemindMe 77 days
[–]Method_Rude 8 points9 points10 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
No offense but no matter how many people wish me a happy birthday on Reddit, it couldn’t make me even one tenth as happy as one real friend who actually cared
[–]Razzman113 23 points24 points25 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Well damn. I already put it in my calander. I understand that feeling tho bro. Just trying to give you some good feelies.
[–]Valereax 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Same, you will get a birthday wish from me!
[–]Lycantree 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Mine is April 18th, i will text you.
[–]Maymaywala 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I'll be wishing you on the 17th.
[–]Woujo 12 points13 points14 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Why is this the top comment? It's not helpful.
This subreddit will fail if it becomes a place for people to mope and whine about girls not liking them.
The correct advice is "don't be her text buddy." Respond to her enough to make her feel accepted and welcomed, but don't waste your whole weekend texting her.
[–]Method_Rude 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I wasn’t saying he had to respond every two seconds, just that he shouldn’t be mad or worried that she’s texting back fast. It shows she likes him
[–]LarryLove 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Happy birthday buddy
[–]Alpha-Charlie-Romeo 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I feel the same. Took me a little time to realise that I had never told anyone when my birthday was, so that's probably what did it.
[–]MustNotFapBruh 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I agree. I just had birthday ytd. The only people who said happy birthday to me was my mom, my gf (who we have to separated for 3 months because of COVID we are in different counties now), and my uncle, and a friend who happened to see my bday on Facebook.
Yes, my dad and brother didn’t say that instead just playing mobile games. None of my friends either. Legit I have no friends anymore.
[–]desertsky7 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This
[–]alexiuscomnenus -5 points-4 points-3 points 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Is this r/seduction or r/askreddit? Every fucking thread is just pity posting at this point
[–]Method_Rude 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
This isn’t a post, it’s a comment. I’m just pointing out that he should probably be a little more appreciative of someone taking interest in him.
[–]MartMillz -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
You don't really mean "someone" though, you mean "someone suitable," and we have no way of knowing if OP reciprocates her feelings, likely not given the tone.
[–]Method_Rude 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
So then he should be honest with her. If he doesn’t think they should date then tell her straight up
[–]JambalayaGreenerbort 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Happy Birthday!
[–]Siephyx 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Happy birthday bud :)
[–]benchomacha 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
When is your birthday?
[–]Method_Rude 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]benchomacha 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Once this shitstorm of a pandemic ends, find your tribe. Go do something you like, you will find your community and the people that you like to be around.
[–]igotabonerrr 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Happy early birthday
[–]Ergosphere 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Happy Belated Birthday Method_Rude!
May this new year of your life bring you 2 unexpected sources of happiness and at least one unexpected source of joy! 🥳
[–]TottenhamAreShit21 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Absolute same. This guy has a girl blowing up his phone and he’s ungrateful about it. I know it’s not all black and white, but goddamn dating sucks nowadays.
[–]Brownsugargh 35 points36 points37 points 5 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
This is why dating sucks these days. If you text back quickly, it’s overwhelming. If you deliberately wait hours to text, you’re playing mind games.
Everyone sucks
Sex on the second date would’ve been ok but not consistent texting? Make it make sense.
[–]WonkyNostril23 57 points58 points59 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Be transparent with her, tell her if you enjoyed your dates and if you like talking to her but also that you're not much of a txter so she understands better. Communication is the key!
[–]Hexopi 87 points88 points89 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Dude shes not interested in games. She sounds amazing.
[–]no_fux_left_to_give 68 points69 points70 points 5 years ago* (3 children) | Copy Link
Could be she wants reassurance you still like her even after she didn't give it up on the last date. She texts back in a few minutes? Nbd, chill. Respond when you're ready. She texts you >8 times after that, wondering why you didn't text her back yet, gets mad, starts saying crazy shit? Nopenopenopenope
[–]whyinaughta 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is it ^
[–]HilltopHood 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is the one
[–]Spirit_mert -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah indeed this is it. Most of the other comments are just inserting their own loneliness and basically flaming OP. Listen to this actual advice OP.
[–]MoonPie365 37 points38 points39 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
As a female, yes please tell her you’re busy and not much of a texter but when you get free time you will message her. Communication is so important
[–][deleted] 24 points25 points26 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Just tell her you're busy but would like to talk later
[–]Shwaziland9 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Fair enough
[–]ethical_pa 30 points31 points32 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
It’s simple: she wants to see more of you. Make it happen or GTFO. She won’t keep chasing forever
[–]scraynes 17 points18 points19 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She's the one responding to you as soon as she sees it and you are purposefully waiting. Sounds like you are the one that is playing games. Clearly, you two are not on the same page.
[–]ZealousidealTruth277 11 points12 points13 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
As a girl, I am sometimes yappy. And if I had 2 good dates, I would probably text a lot. Lol. ☺️ And I’m not expecting a guy to reply back to all my texts bc I know he’s busy. I would just text bc I am in a good mood and want to say something to someone and if I just recently had a good connection with a guy, it probably would be him.
But also take in consideration if she has a lot of free time on her hands, if she is working, going to school or what. When I am stressed or I would be working on something, I would just text just to get my mind off of what I am doing especially if it was work, something stressful or whatever. So texting or replying quickly to a text was just a stress relief to get my mind off of what I was doing. Plus, ppl have their cell phones usually within hands reach so when you respond it would be no problem for her to text back. If she was doing something that needed her undivided attention (such as she was performing surgery on someone) and then texting you, then yah, I may be concerned. But if she isn’t doing much or is just trying to distract herself from her day, then I wouldn’t be too worried.
I have more free time on my hands so I am able to text whenever I want. But I understand that a guy may be more busier than me and not able to respond so quickly.
And sometimes, I am busy. For example, I have gotten into a habit if I am busy with something important, I will just respond real quick ‘I can’t talk right now’ But that is me. I feel obligated if I see a text to respond back as quick as possible and that could also be part of my personality: I’m a people pleaser and I’m a female.
Just be open with her... that’s the most important thing. Tell her, you like the texts but you can’t always respond right away. If her texts start to feel creepy, then also communicate that with her.
It’s all about communication. ☺️
[–]TechnologyVisual -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I'm kinda inqusitive. How can you actually be uptight if someone won't respond as quickly as you'd rather want because of occupation? I completely coprehend the idea of communication. We're all depended on it, otherwise we'd gone wild. By the way, I'm not going to be grumpy as I always do you're able to add me chat with me whenever you want. Cya^
[–]ZealousidealTruth277 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Exactly, I was never uptight if they wouldn’t reply to me while at work, especially with them doing physical labor.
[–]Alert-Pin-813010 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
tell her it's a bit overwhelming my man. truuuust me when I say you will regret giving even a little on your boundaries or what your comfortable with. just shoot her a quick text with a time your gonna call. talk to her for a second, and set up some logistics
[–]MattRB02 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I’d suggest doing what I do. Reply back when you have time. If she’s replying back very soon, she’s probably interested, so it would be nice to reply back and have a conversation, but never feel forced to respond in a specific time frame.
Don’t play games, just do what you feel in the moment. I get how it can be overwhelming, but for many what you’re experiencing is a luxury.
If you’re interested in her, make sure to let her feel that you are, it’s horrible to be on that side of a developing relationship where you feel that the other person doesn’t have, or has lost, interest
[–]KingWolf7070 15 points16 points17 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I don't want to play any mind games
TALK! Just fucking talk, you twit! Tell her what you think about this situation so you can both figure out how to adjust both your behaviors TOGETHER! Grr! This is so frustrating! The thing you are doing right now IS a mind game. Quit playing!
[–]hanniundnanni081 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
EXAAACTLY!!
[–]two5five1 7 points8 points9 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She did not want to on the second
Sounds like you initiated it, which is all well and good, and now she’s trying to make sure you’re actually interested in her for her and not the sex. If you enjoy talking to her just talk to her, no reason to play any games here.
[–]wisewolfy 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Think about it, perhaps you are not responding because she didn’t want sex on second date?? No matter what, if you’re not interested, let her know. If you’re not a “texter”, let her know. It’s playing games by waiting or possibly ghosting her. Why can’t people be real?
[–]cassc94 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you haven’t lost interest. But genuinely don’t want to talk. It would take 2-3 lines to mention both of those things. It can be done in a very charming way also... a good way to close the convo that you’d rather save for in person? “Sorry im not big on texting this week but I’d love to hear more about it on [date #3] ;)”
[–]FlanneryODostoevsky 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Remind yourself of all the times you had to beat your shit because no girl was hitting you up. Remind yourself of your fellows among us who have to do the same thing tonight. And suck it up and respond to her.
[–]TottenhamAreShit21 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Facts lmao. Here I am, have never had a girl blow my phone up, and I come across this post by some guy who’s experiencing it yet is ungrateful. Dating is horrible nowadays
[–]Jay_Babs 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Imagine having someone who wants to text you
[–]csgecko 5 points6 points7 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Damn man, you poor thing.
[–]legionofstorm 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Well that's just hornest affection, she probably can't help herself and is way too excited about you. She might also be holding back on sex because it's not something she does so early on, some women need to build up trust first. She might be a bit clingy and overly excited but that probably means she can't hold back and wants an actual relationship.
[–]pengpengpengy 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If it’s too much sometimes, just tell her you’re too busy to text atm but you’ll ping her later. And don’t forget to do it. That is, assuming you want to continue dating her. She likes you. She doesn’t realize how it’s coming across
[–]Woujo 3 points4 points5 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah its not your responsibility to be her text buddy. Be friendly and respond every once in a while so she doesn't feel ignored. Just set up another date.
[–]Freerooted 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you're still into her just play it cool and take it slow..
She's either super excited and into you -- or a nut job.
[–]ProCatMasseuse 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Dont text her unless you want to talk to her. Dont respond just because you feel like you have to because that's where lame conversations come from and itll turn her off. The less you say the less likely you'll say something stupid that will fuck everything up. Really just plan to see her again and leave it at that.
[–]supernaturalriver 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Respond when you feel like it. If your interested, respond more often and vice versa. Your the fucking man, never second guess yourself.
[–]Jacks-a-dull-boy 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She likes you, talk to her. Don’t be afraid, think of it this way, women like confidence, women like a man that takes charge and if comfortable with himself. She’s into you, that stuff isn’t needed anymore. Don’t be afraid to talk, that’s the emotional connection now. That’s the point of this sub lol to get women and find a relationship. Good luck!!!
[–]Oh_flambuoy 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Okay here are my two cents pal,
[–]RealBig0ne 5 years ago* [recovered] (2 children) | Copy Link
She likes you, don’t play games
[–]hiphop_monk 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
But girls like to play games when we like them. And we cant when they like us?
[–]RealBig0ne 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
They did it to me so now they need to suffer >:u /s
[–]iammunukutla 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Wow you guys are getting your texts blown up?
[–]dreweydecimal 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Just say hey sometimes it takes longer for me to text because sometimes I’m busy. Doesn’t mean I don’t want to talk to you, but as soon as I can I’ll get back to you.
[–]levelologist 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah, now just go with how feel. Sounds like she's into you. The phone/message/wait game is way over rated. Now just enjoy it brother. :)
Maybe she’ll leave you alone soon enough.
[–]Peachpeach28 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
as someone that’s been through this before i have to tell you don’t do the “I won’t respond for hours thing”,t’s a major mind fuck. Especially in this day and age when we all know that everyone’s always glued onto their phones, she’ll eventually catch on that you’re just ignoring her. Just tell her the truth, it won’t kill you and if anything she’ll probably appreciate you more for not giving her an unnecessary complex about texting someone who’s company she enjoyed. I don’t know when showing interest in someone became such a bad thing smh
[–]Alpha-Charlie-Romeo 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I usually respond to texts quite quickly too. Don't feel pressured to respond quickly back, just do whatever you want to do and I'm sure she will do the same.
[–]maconmelikestevejobs 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I’ve went to 3+ dates with a girl. We’re mutually interested in eachother but text hours at a time, which fucking sucks. She wants you. Respond when you can, she’ll appreciate it, and so will you.
[–]benchomacha 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Bro you are overthinking it. Reply whenever you can and take it easy. All the best!
[–]fetishfairygodmother 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I'm a girl - I understand both sides of the OPs issue. I have a job that requires a lot of client interaction that could mimic a new connection like... a love struck girl -
I feel you when you say texting can be overwhelming when you become the focus of someone's attn.
On the flip side I can honestly say as a girl when I'm interested in someone I wanna text, see them, spend time with them because I want to learn more about someone.
But there is another is another aspect to the texting, it creates attraction/lust in between dates for girls. When we get a text from a guy we are attracted to, it triggers feel good hormones and we want to keep it going.
But early on it's important to establish a communication pattern that fits your lifestyle. If you don't have time to chit chat all day, or all night, learn the art of flirt/maintenance texting a girl.
Say you are out with friends and you don't want to small talk with her all night... You can say something flirty, then tell her you are not able to text right now but then promise to call her tmrw. [Then follow thru] when you call her the next day make plans when you will see her next. [Keep the plans and call her next day]
[–]TheDifferentDrummer 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah I mean she sounds like she doesn't want to play games and her quick response is a good thing. If you are feeling overwhelmed, set aside some time that you can text back and forth or even call and talk. If she texts when you can't talk let her know you'll get back to her when you can.
[–]Tatsuhime 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Be honest with her about the texting. Or it is playing games and eventually you kinda look like an ass hat leading the girl on if you're not that into her tell her so you can both move on.
[–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Just be upfront and say “hey I’m really excited to get to know you and I’m excited to see where things go with us, but since it’s still early on, I was wondering if we could do most of our getting to know each other in person rather than through text? I’m more of an in-person kinda person than a texting person”
[–]letsgetrandy -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Space out your replies. Leave her hanging. 50/50, she will either be fine with it, or else reveal herself to be a super-needy person who wants all of your attention.
[–]DiskKiller2 -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Slow down your part of the texting.
Let her hamster. You're a busy guy. Perhaps you're chatting up other, prettier girls? Working on that business venture? Out on a date with an iron bar and big weight plates?
Plus, if she's hot, she likely has a ton of orbiters constantly bombarding her with memes and messages. Don't join the herd.
[–]Andinov -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
How do you feel?
If you're not keen or not sure, continue spacing then out.
If you're interested in her, mirror her response. If she leaves 45 mins between your text and her reply, then you leave 45 min. If she leaves 4hrs, then you leave 4hrs. If it's 1 min, text straight back
[–]StandardGreekGod -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Tell her you’re with your mother* and you’ll call her later
[–]That_Success028 -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Respond when you can bro. If there is a delay in response, you can always shoot an apology for the delay and you’ve been busy. Sounds like she wants to keep the communication and friction going. You are doing a good thing by not playing games. Stay true to who you are. 👊🏻
Hope this helps
[–]Coolvibes01 -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I can almost guarantee if you reciprocate what she's done, she will be less interested in you. It's not that offensive to wait a few minutes or even a half hour to respond. Just respond at an easy pace, don't look at the clock.
[–]brendaaro -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
"I'm sort of busy right now and I'll get back to you soon! I want you to know that seeing your message made my day. I hope you enjoy your day and I'll talk to you very soon"
"I'm not the best at texting, would you like to facetime later tonight?"
Honesty move forward with honesty
If you don’t want to text then don’t, just because someone texted you doesn’t mean you have to respond.
[–]BonjourReturn -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Well do your stuff and answer when you want to set up a meeting. Think scarcity X).
Don't do it for too long though but why not rescheduling one next week and you go no contact until you do?
[–]thesuccessfuladrian -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Bro, respond to her when you take a break. Beside that, use your time wisely, invest it in yourself.
(I used to stay whole day on my phone texting and wasting time... Had no results. No I'm focused on my shit, i learn to start a business, I'm working out and i have little time to talk with girls online. From a small amount of DMs on IG i now have around 9/12 DMs everyday and I don't respond to 70% only after 12-16 hours past.)
[–]WindowLife211 -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She may have attachment issues.... who know's maybe she "loudly" & intrusively regretting not giving you the goods the 2nd time meeting. Or she angsty and motivated to make sure you don't forget her lol Why not arrange to meet up then take it from there
[–]okletsg0 -1 points0 points1 point 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She is time waster... 100% hands down. Huge red flag that she didn’t want sex after second date and also she get worried when you are answering later and that mean she is only having you for validation and nothing else. Get rid of these toxic woman like a plague.
[–]hanniundnanni080 points 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
TELL HER it usually takes you a while to respond but you are interested in her.
Her behaviour is not a red flag because all she is doing is responding to you once a message is received. This can be expected in a society where everyone is glued to their phone 24/7 and won’t even part from it to shit.
She might see your pattern of replying after hours and hours as a 1) red flag, 2) sign of disinterest, 3) YOU playing mind games or 4) knowing that you get busy.
[–]chadmurphy269 -2 points-1 points0 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
HIT IT
[–]alphawave99 -2 points-1 points0 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She’s afraid you will not respect her if she hooks up with you too soon. She really likes you that’s why she’s holding out. My best guess is she’s ready to go next time you hang with her. Just don’t push too hard go easy.
[–]andreecook -2 points-1 points0 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I can understand why you’re thinking that, it’s a little bit intense but you can still be interested at the same time some of these comments think just cause you’re not loving her instant texts means your playing games. Just put some distance inbetween your responses and know she will respond quickly. It doesn’t mean you’re playing games by doing that, take time to think about what you want to say even if that means taking a while, also it will make her wonder what you’re doing which adds to her intrigue in you and you not appearing desperate to her by responding straight away (that doesn’t mean she’s desperate because she replies quickly though) so just do it how you want, understand she will reply quickly you don’t need to, if that works then it works for you, if she gets angry you taking so long to respond then that’s maybe a red flag but if she doesn’t it can simply be put down to different texting styles, no biggie! good luck she sounds interested in you :)
[–]madmax2072 -2 points-1 points0 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She doesn't want to lose you to another girl who will give it up....
[–]JustaPrank -2 points-1 points0 points 5 years ago* (2 children) | Copy Link
Just wondering, what is the girl blowing up your phone with? We could reverse that material for guys who don’t have much to say.
Anything she asks you is fair game to ask in the future.
Girls love to test us. I think when she said no she was just seeing how you would respond and not think “I am getting laid tonight she sounds like she is wet and ready to drop her panties”, but she doesn’t want you to think your the coolest cause then you will move on to another girl who
[–]hanniundnanni08 5 years ago [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
What am I reading. Just because she is replying to text messages straight away don’t mean she is ready to drop her panties. Why must it be a text on her part.
She could genuinely just want to get to know this dude.
20 century culture/expectation of sleeping with a guy within a few dates/days of meeting them or they loose interest in you and move on is truly disgusting.
[–]JustaPrank 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
What are you even typing? Your reading comprehension is disappointing u/hanniundnanni08
You just said what I said... girls are used to guys using them because they show too much interest in a second date and thus have expectations.
So the fact that OP is trying is giving her trust in him more and more. Girls only reply quick when they are interested.
[–]Affectionate-Net-344 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Say what ya mean and mean what ya say. Straight forward goes a long way. JS.
[–]Vanilla_Chinchillaa 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you’re not feeling it just tell her. It’s best not to lead someone on.
[–]thesophiechronicles 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You sound like your at Fuckboy level one to be honest. She’s texting you straight back because she likes you, and she respects you. By waiting hours to text her back, you are playing games with her feelings. If I was giving her advice on how to approach this situation I’d tell her not to see you again.
[–]Navman22 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Blowing up your texts isn’t the same as texting you back within a reasonable time because she wants to talk in real time and/or genuinely likes you. Don’t play games
[–]Tricky_Top_6119 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
At least you know she's not playing games.
[–]alexdiezg 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Just text her back asking her on another date.
[–]thefirekite 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
My husband is a big texter. He always has his phone on him and just loves texting all the time. I hate texting. I’m bad at it (slow, lots of typos). When we were dating I wanted to get to know him, and texting IS a part of that process. But I couldn’t text him all throughout the day. So we set up times when we would text, like a little in the morning and then later in the evening would be when the majority of our texting was. I told him he could text me throughout the day, but I wouldn’t respond because of work and life, but I would happily read those texts later and respond in the evening. It obviously worked for us as we’re now happily married.
[–]AvenueLane96 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Just end the conversation by appropriately responding to the previous text, and then being like "Right! I better go do X Y Z. Have a nice (input amount of time you need to pause i.e week, weekend). I'll message/call you to see how it went and maybe we can get together on X? Speak soon x"
so she knows you're coming back
[–]jeneruda 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Stop playing fuckin games you baboons if you like someone tell them, if that makes them feel awkward it's their problem. Next!
Stop following patterns and do what you fuckin want. For the love of god. What would happen if we all didn't have any crutches? Post @seduction "what should i do? Should i do this or that?"
Stop being so fuckin insecure and do what you want. If you get shitfucked you learn nd learn.
THAT WAS LIFE UP UNTIL SOME YEARS YOU DIGITAL JUNKIES
[–]Mylifeis-hell 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Lol, stop playing mind games man, that's old PUA shit that shouldn't be used anymore. Be genuine and answer whenever you have time to.
[–]_These-are-beans_ 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I'm on both sides. If I'm interested in someone, I'll communicate back n forth frequently. But if I'm not so sure about how much I like someone, then I feel overwhelmed by the constant communication. I'm also an introvert, which even if I explain this to people can be taken as offensive.
[–]Rooster1981 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you wanna see her again, text her back, no need to play games.
[–]Novel_Transition_663-1 point 5 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Girls will often exhibit conflicting behaviour to try and you with you for their own amusement - actions speak louder than words, and if she’s not coming over to have sex when you’ve been out twice already and the implication of that happening after the date was clear, then she’s milking you for attention to try and make you feel like you’re “close to getting it”.
Which in itself is a pretty effective female tactic but beware of girls whose actions aren’t coherent with their words.
Also in regards to “she did not want to on the second” - there’s for sure a guy she’d fuck on the first or second date, a girls’ set of rules are subjective and changes with each guy, don’t be so naive.
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