The Last Three Days… (2024)

FAQs

How to respond when he texts after 3 days? ›

The answer is actually very simple: it all depends on what you're comfortable with. Some people are avid texters and others will respond three days later with “oops sorry, thought I responded to this!” I fall into both categories, depending on how busy my week is.

Give it a few days if you've just texted him. After 2-3 days have passed, send a short, simple question to see how he's doing. If he doesn't reply to that, wait another 3 days and try sending one more text. Keep it short, sweet, and upbeat to encourage a reply.

If he's hasn't texted in 3 days or more, or following up with you regularly in the very beginning, this is a forecast into the future. Is this a future you want to have? It might mean he is not into you, or that he doesn't want something long-term. It might mean he is busy, or just is not into talking so much.

The "3-day rule" in dating is all about waiting three days before reaching out after a date. It's kind of an old-school idea suggesting that taking a bit of time before contacting someone again shows that you're not too eager or desperate.

Even though not a lot of people do it anymore, some guys follow a “3-day rule” where they wait a few days before they reach out. Guys think waiting makes them sound less desperate, so they may feel more comfortable texting you at that point.

He could simply be busy or have intended to respond to your text but never got time for it. or, He could be worried that if he starts the texting conversation then he'll end up having to go back and forth with you all day. Many guys don't want to get into a long conversation that lasts all day.

The duration of no contact, which is considered ghosting, can vary depending on the nature of the relationship and the prior communication patterns. No specific time frame universally defines ghosting, as it can occur after just a few days of no contact or after longer periods.

As a phrase, “dry texting” is relatively recent in the grand scheme of things. It refers to people who reply with one word, or don't carry the conversation and just say things like “lmao” and “wyd” until the receiver wants to tear their hair out in frustration or boredom.

The goal here is to sort things out for yourself and take some time to heal, reflect, and move on. Roughly 4 weeks of time alone should be enough to get back into the normal rhythm of the single life. It might feel messy and strange at first, but after 30 days you may find yourself feeling much better.

What is the 3 day rule with a man? ›

The theory is that waiting three days makes you look less eager and/or desperate, and gives your date time to realize how much they liked you when they think you might not contact them. Essentially, the three day rule is all about playing hard to get.

When a guy doesn't call, he might be preoccupied with other work or commitments. He might've not had the time or headspace to give you a call. It's also possible that he's too busy to focus on his personal life, especially if he's someone who constantly gets overwhelmed with work.

When someone isn't sure about how they feel about your connection, they might try to take time to process their emotions. While it doesn't necessarily mean the relationship is doomed, it may be a sign that they need time before they respond. Pressuring them or sending many messages might cause them to pull away more.

Here are a few possibilities: - He's losing interest in the relationship and is slowly pulling away. Not communicating regularly is a red flag. - He's extremely busy with work/school/other commitments and isn't making time to text.

How you handle the response depends a great deal on the sender, but in general it's best to simply apologize for the delay with any relevant reason, such as not having your phone with you, being overwhelmed with a project, or the simple fact that the message was lost in your inbox.

Wait 2-3 days before sending a second text.

It'll give them time to respond and show that you're comfortable doing your own thing.