Men who text you first then never text back

Why Men Text First Then Never Respond

Men may initiate contact for various reasons such as testing interest or seeking validation, but they may lose interest or be unsure how to continue. This behavior often isn't about mind games but about mixed signals or lack of genuine intention. Understanding underlying motives can clarify their actions and help manage expectations.

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Because in theory you shoudn't care...he texted you first right?

So let's say you mention it and act needy...he will know you care, wish makes his insecure self feel good.

If he acts like this often...i would say with 99% certitude it's intentional.

Now if you say something that doesnt require an answer, it's ok. Make sure to ask a question next time you text...and see if he responds
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Posted by Espresso
Because in theory you shoudn't care...he texted you first right?

So let's say you mention it and act needy...he will know you care, wish makes his insecure self feel good.

If he acts like this often...i would say with 99% certitude it's intentional.

Now if you say something that doesnt require an answer, it's ok. Make sure to ask a question next time you text...and see if he responds
That's what I was assuming also. Maybe he's just trying to get a rise out of me or expects me to act needy and he wants that attention. Too bad he doesn't get that out of me lol I'll try that - I'll ask him a question next time and see what happens
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Why? Why text me first and then when I respond you never text back? Wtf is the point of this? I just don't understand lol is this some kind of mind game?
Do you text back something that requires a reply and they never reply at all?

Have you tried texting first as well? Sometimes if the person who always initiates the text might think it's only a one way thing?
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How about I text today and then after you respond I'll answer a week later ?
I have sag friends who are slow to respond but it's normally within the same day. Lol a week is very long

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lol I'm guilty of doing it also guilty of showing up late on dates atleast a few hrs late lol used to.
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How about I text today and then after you respond I'll answer a week later ?
I have sag friends who are slow to respond but it's normally within the same day. Lol a week is very long


lol I'm guilty of doing it also guilty of showing up late on dates atleast a few hrs late lol used to.
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If it's friends I don't see very often I can be guilty of a delayed reply. But it normally when I get the text during a busy time. Read... think oh I'll reply later and then forget ?

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Posted by Queenofthepheasantfairies
Posted by Stinger408scorp
How about I text today and then after you respond I'll answer a week later ?
I have sag friends who are slow to respond but it's normally within the same day. Lol a week is very long


lol I'm guilty of doing it also guilty of showing up late on dates atleast a few hrs late lol used to.
If it's friends I don't see very often I can be guilty of a delayed reply. But it normally when I get the text during a busy time. Read... think oh I'll reply later and then forget ?

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lol ? We kinda think alike —