Just Text Back.

This is not complicated.

Most people send a text for a reason.

Not a novel. Not a life story.

A simple: “How are you?”

“Thought of you.”

“This might interest you.”

Basic human stuff.

And then… nothing.

No reply. No “got it.” No “busy, will circle back.”

Just silence.

Let’s be honest.

You saw it.

Your phone is glued to your hand.

You did not miss the text.

You made a decision and that is the part that is irritating.

Not responding is not neutral anymore.

It is a message screaming, “You Are Not Worth 10 seconds!!”

And in dating? Even worse.

You meet. You have a good time. There is chemistry.

You text.

Gone.

No “nice meeting you.”

No “not feeling it.”

Nothing.

Ghosting is not mysterious.

It is just rude.

Silence? Not fine.

We have somehow convinced ourselves that avoiding a 10-seconds reply whether comfortable or uncomfortable is better than just being decent.

It is not.

If you have had time to scroll, post, like, and comment, you had time to answer.

This is not about instant replies.

It is about acknowledgment because when someone texts you, they are saying I thought of you and when you do not respond, you are giving the finger…so rude!

So here is a wild idea. Take 5-10 seconds and text back. It does not have to be perfect or clever, just do it.

In a world where it has never been easier to communicate, it is absolutely amazing how many people have decided not to.

To all the non-repliers and avoidance seekers I and the hordes of people who feel the same way proudly and deliberately text you the middle finger salute.🖕🏻