If a friend read but didn’t reply to your last 4 texts, what would you do?

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Over the course of 5 days I’ve messaged my friend 4 times. Twice in a group chat and then twice individually. All messages were read within half an hour but none have been replied to. This is very unusual. Do I take the hint that she doesn’t want to reply (for whatever reason) and just leave the ball in her court, ask if something’s wrong or give her longer before I text again?

Shame people always have to get rude on here no need for sarcasm, op has answered and was only worried about her friend

Thanks wanna. This forum is absolutely riddled with sarcasm, prickly, aggressive and damn right rude replies. I’ve never once posted a thread without someone being an arse hole. I used to post in the doghouse quite a lot but that’s one of the worst for it. Shame really cause it does spoil what could otherwise be a really supportive place.

"Use your eyes to, you know, read the updates"

^^ perfect !

Glad your friend replied, OP. I'm hopeless at replying to texts - am very grateful that people don't lose patience with me.

Phone her and talk to her.

Do this

It’s the stupid read receipts, I might actually turn them off. It puts pressure on you to reply immediately and then in turn you start to expect immediate responses.

It takes seconds to reply to a text, it's no effort at all.

Being ignored, especially by a 'friend' who normally replies is poor form.

I also hate the modern reliance on text and e-mail - dial the number and talk, it's easy.

Personally, no reply to the second text after a week when I know they have seen it means they get downgraded from 'friend' status to just 'someone I know'.

My genuine friends text, e-mail or call me back, because I'm important to them and vice versa.

If they're too busy, a quick 'hectic at the moment, call you at the weekend' or similar message is all it takes, if you care about someone and have any self awareness to appreciate that ignoring them could be misinterpreted or hurt their feelings.

I'll say it again, it takes seconds and is no effort.

Yes, turn the read receipts off. I didn't even know such things existed (thank God!). My phone has been in the car for most of the day - some people aren't permanently attached to them.