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Cappys are just that way. I'm guilty of it. We do get busy. I think about texting or calling someone, then something comes up (call about work, e-mail we have to respond to, text from boss, mom comes over, etc) and just don't get around to doing it. Another angle is he probably saw your text, thought "I'll get back to her later when I get a break and can really concentrate on her instead of being distracted by all this stuff going on". When I remember I didn't call/text someone, then it's 1130 pm and too late or too early in the morning, etc.

Caps can go days without contacting someone. Doesn't mean we don't think about you. We have friends we talk to once a month, but its like no time has passed. Don't take it personally. When we're distracted, especially by work, we really are busy. Caps are pretty honest usually (sometimes brutally so. Cut him a break.

Sometimes, it is okay, after a couple of days, to text and say "how are things going" or "just checking in to see how you were". Sometimes, its okay to let us miss you - go do your thing and when he realizes its been so many days, he'll contact you.

Caps can be a little aloof or distant, like you mentioned. We are cautious. We are slow. Also, if I feel I've said too much, I'll back off out of embarrassment or insecurity.

Maybe some of the other caps can offer more reassurance and better advice or can offer a different angle. Hang in there. Be patient. Don't appear needy, clingy or confrontational about it.