Left on read: should I text again?
Short answer
Wait a day or two
Being left on read usually means they're busy, unsure what to say, or less interested than you. Don't send a second message straight away. Wait a day or two, then send one light message that's easy to answer. If that's ignored too, that's your answer.
Why this happens
Being left on read feels personal, but people often read messages on the go and plan to answer later. What matters is whether they ever come back to it.
It depends on
- How long it's been
- Whether your last message needed a reply (a question) or not
- Whether this happens often
What you could send
- Haha I'll take that as a yes 😄 How was your week?
- No stress if you're busy! Still up for that drink at some point?
- Random, but this made me think of you: [something funny]
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Left on read: should I text again?
Wait a day or two. Being left on read usually means they're busy, unsure what to say, or less interested than you. Don't send a second message straight away. Wait a day or two, then send one light message that's easy to answer. If that's ignored too, that's your answer.
Why do people leave you on read?
Often they read it on the go and forget, or don't know what to say. If it keeps happening, it can also mean low interest.
How many times should I text if they don't answer?
Once more at most. Two unanswered messages in a row is a clear enough signal.
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