6 Things to consider when you’re being paranoid for not getting a text back.

Things to consider when you’re being paranoid for not getting a text back.
The means of communication have changed greatly.

We started with smoke signals, moved on to writing letters, then came the telegraphs, followed by telephones, and then the revolutionary cell phones arrived that eventually evolved into our favorite smartphones, coupled with the power of the internet.

Now, we have an eclectic range of social media tools. Also, almost every social media has a messaging option, which got even more interesting when the seen feature was added. 

So now you know for sure that the receiver got the message and read it. When they have seen the text, you automatically expect a reply from them. And when they don’t, it makes you PARANOID.


being paranoid
You get mad when you see them being active on social media, and they still don't reply to your text.
It’s usually caused by one of or all the reasons below-
  • You seek approval from people. Or expect too much.
  • You tend to overthink things.
  • You’re probably insecure. You think you’re not important to them.

Thoughts like- “Do they not have even a few seconds to reply to me?! What difference would it make if they just acknowledged they got the text, or say they are busy and would talk later” crowd your mind.

You need to remember that the expectations you have from someone may not match with the expectations they have from you. Everybody has a different thought process. Their reaction to a particular event might be different than yours. 

So what can you do to ease this distressing feeling that you can’t seem to get rid of?

Below are a few possibilities to consider when you’re being crazy about not getting a text back.

1. If you think you know the person really well, think again-it might not be so. They may have a different approach to matters than you.  

2. It’s not a big deal. It’s just a text. Sure, we have grown accustomed to texting, and it has become a major form of communication, but it can never replace face to face interaction. You can’t exactly figure out what the other person is thinking or perceiving just by looking at a few words. Nothing can actually beat face to face interaction.

3. Understand that people may have different priorities. You need to accept the fact people go about their lives differently. Things that you consider important may not be that valuable to other people.

4. They simply forgot. I know it sounds demeaning, especially when you thought you were important to this person, but people get preoccupied with so many things, and sometimes they have to deal with so much shit, that replying to a text might be at the bottom of their to-do list.

5. They probably want to craft a good message, or they really don’t know what to say. Things aren’t always as complicated as we make them be.
There could be a dozen other possibilities, causing them to not text back. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the worst case scenario.

6. When everything else fails, and if you’re still paranoid, thinking they’re ignoring you- just ignore them back. You can probably send them another text, but if you don’t seem to get a text back, you don’t want to seem desperate by bothering them too much. You have to engage yourself in other activities that you enjoy so that you stop caring so much about petty things.

Some people take their time to reply. It’s just how they are. Let them be. Give them the benefit of doubt. If you’re important to them, they will come around, text you back and make things even with you. Then you will probably realize you were just being silly.

Until then, stay sane!

What thoughts do you have when someone doesn't reply to you after reading your text? 

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  1. Some people just don't realize the world doesn't revolve around them lol! But I've been guilty of getting frustrated on at least a few occasions.

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  2. Very helpful! Thanks for sharing your post ��

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  3. Haha this post read my mind! If they ignore you then just ignore them back - it normally works like you said :)

    I find these emotions get worse now we can see if someone has read the message!

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    1. I know right! It's crazy how these small things affect us!

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  4. ignore everyone backkkk and win at life :P

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  5. Yeah, I fall under 4 and 5 a lot. Couldn't agree more with your list here, well done.

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  6. Great post. I am still an old fashioned communicator - you want to talk to me, pick up the phone and call - i am soooooo bad at getting back to people when they text or message me. (could be why everyone i know is paranoid something is always wrong---- ha!)

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    1. Haha hope they become less paranoid someday! Thank you for visiting

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  7. These are very good points, especially when you are dating someone who does not text back immediately, lol! :)

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  8. This article make me to look back into my past; as how i expect people to share same feelings as i do for them! however, i finally realized that's not how the world works.
    good thought process! great post i must say !

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    1. exactly what I used to be! Thank you so much for your appreciation :)

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  9. These are some very nice points.. It's so true that's these thoughts stem from insecurity.. Often we give so much importance to texting these days.. But I'd say.. If you really want to connect or have so. Won't urgent work.. Pick up the phone and call... Saves you all the time thinking, contemplating and waiting ☺️

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    1. Rightly said! Thank you for visiting :)

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  10. Nicely done! In today's world too much emphasis is placed on instant gratification, so waiting is a skill we need to learn. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Exactly! Now a days the level of patience in people is gradually decreasing. Thank you so much for the insightful comment :)

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  11. This is such a relatable post! Thanks!

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  12. I used to be a bit paranoid, but not anymore. I just think they are busy, just like me!

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    1. I get you! People have so many things to deal with. Thank you for visiting.

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  13. This is a great post ,amazing stuff Thank you for this

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  14. Lol. Peeps have too much free time on their hands. Just be busy, live life, everything else works itself out... great article. Thanks :)

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  15. I am a fast texter and I earlier used to get annoyed when people took a long time to reply because I m impatient.But now it doesn't bother me anymore as I realise that not everyone can be like me.There could be so many factors withholding them and I need to empathize and be understanding

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    1. Yes, you're right, everyone has different priorities and texting speed! Thank you for visiting :)

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  16. I'm old school so it is taking me a moment to realize all of this. Learning to be more patient when waiting for response. Great post, really enjoyed reading it.

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    1. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you so much for visiting :)

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