I am that friend that never texts back. It's something I have to establish when I meet new people and something I have had to explain countless times to people who think I don't care about them. I actually do, I am just horrible at texting back. I might take a while, but you'll always hear from me (maybe). These are my reactions when I have to text people back.
1. Texting My Best Friends
To my best friends, thank you. Thank you for having put up with my slow replies for years, for checking up on me randomly, and especially for tagging me in memes daily. I appreciate you guys still calling me when you need advice or need to vent and for letting me do the same. I also love being included in group chats when y'all know I might not say a word.
No matter how long it has been since we last talked or saw each other, when we reunite it's like it was just yesterday that we were catching up.
2. New Friends
It might look like we are going to talk every day but that definitely won't be the case. Soon enough we'll just text each other to grab lunch then part our ways and repeat the cycle. And no I probably won't reply to your text but I'll still continue to retweet stuff on Twitter.
3. Any type of group chat
More than likely, I'll find my way out as soon as I've been added to the chat.
4. My Parents
I am completely convinced that not texting back is hereditary. The chances of my parents picking up or texting me back is 40%. The best way for me to get in contact with them is to drive back home.
5. My Sister
The most frustrating person to even try to get in touch with. Yes I know you're busy but what's more important than talking to me, Carroll?
To sum it up, I am still waiting for her to FaceTime me and it's been a week. We might text a little from now and then, but being the oldest, I should be the only one allowed to take forever to reply. Again, I believe it's hereditary.
6. Classmates
All-time favorite: short, simple and get right to the point.
7. Any housing related texts
No more hot water again? Great!
8. When It's Someone I Like
No hesitation. Although sometimes you have to give it a few hours so the fact that you have been waiting all day for their text is never known. Being someone that likes to self-sabotage at times, I'll even give it a few days sometimes.
9. Co-Workers
The most passive-aggressive texts ever.
