I sent the last text: should I text again?
Short answer
Wait, then one light message
If your last message didn't need a reply (a joke, a “good night”), it's fine to start a new conversation after a day or two. If it was a question they ignored, wait a bit longer and send one light, different message. If that's ignored too, let them come to you.
Why this happens
Conversations often end on one person's message without meaning anything. What matters is whether they reply when you start a new one.
It depends on
- Whether your last message asked something
- How long it's been
- Whether this happens often
What you could send
- How was your weekend?
- Random, but this reminded me of you 😄
- Still up for that drink sometime?
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I sent the last text: should I text again?
Wait, then one light message. If your last message didn't need a reply (a joke, a “good night”), it's fine to start a new conversation after a day or two. If it was a question they ignored, wait a bit longer and send one light, different message. If that's ignored too, let them come to you.
Is it bad to text again if I sent the last message?
No, not once. It's only a problem if you keep sending messages without replies.
How long should I wait?
A day or two for a new topic; longer if they didn't answer a question.
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