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To double-text or not double-text, that is the question. If you’re left on read by a romantic interest or friend, you might wonder whether it’s worth trying to continue the conversation. The truth is, sometimes we get so caught up in jumping to our own conclusions that we unfairly assume the other person is “ghosting” us. But sometimes, people are just busy! To help you determine whether this person is purposefully ignoring you or just can’t answer the phone right now, we’ve compiled a list of tips. Read on to learn what to do when someone left you on read.
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QuestionShould I reply he left me on read?Julia McCurleyJulia McCurley is a Certified Professional Matchmaker, Relationship Coach, and the CEO of Something More, Austin's premier matchmaking service. She has been creating happy couples in Austin for over 12 years and has helped hundreds of singles on their journey to finding love. Her blogs have been published on the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, SheKnows, Emlovz, and The Dating Truth. She also just published her first book, Game Set Match: A Professional Matchmaker's Advice on How to Win At the Game Of Love. Julia holds a BA in Business and Communications from The University of Puget Sound and received her Master Executive Matchmaker Certification from The Matchmaking Institute.
Certified Professional MatchmakerIf the conversation just sort of died out naturally, yes. Send him a comment about something you both have in common so you can restart the convo. -
QuestionNot every person who leaves you on read is bad. What if they´re busy? What if they have family issues? This article is very dehumanizing.Jacob CollierCommunity AnswerThis article is a suggestion. Not a step by step of what to do if someone leaves you on read. If they are busy they will end up getting back to you. Don't block them unless they have said something or given you a reason to. If they have family issues then should get back to you when they resolve those issues.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I get left on read though?Jacob CollierCommunity AnswerThe most simple answer is to wait for a response. You could always try the other options that the article suggests.
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- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a36233281/left-on-read-meaning/
- ↑ https://www.datingmetrics.com/left-on-read/
- ↑ Julia McCurley. Certified Professional Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- ↑ Julia McCurley. Certified Professional Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 30 September 2021.
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a36233281/left-on-read-meaning/
- ↑ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/how-to-respond-to-ghosting
- ↑ https://www.glam.com/1173775/text-ideas-you-could-tell-someone-whos-leaving-you-on-read/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/toxic-relationships/202001/were-you-ghosted-learn-why-and-how-respond-when-it-happens
- ↑ https://www.nicknotas.com/blog/8-basic-rules-for-texting-a-girl-you-like/
- ↑ https://www.datingmetrics.com/left-on-read/
- ↑ https://www.datingmetrics.com/left-on-read/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/toxic-relationships/202001/were-you-ghosted-learn-why-and-how-respond-when-it-happens
- ↑ https://classroom.synonym.com/missed-phone-calls-etiquette-12079457.html
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a36233281/left-on-read-meaning/
- ↑ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/how-to-respond-to-ghosting