My son is 24 and lives on his own about six hours from home.
He has a history of not responding to messages and it happens fairly regularly, so I try not to worry excessively.
He couldn't get home for Christmas this year as he had to be back at work for 9am on 27th, and obviously there were no trains back on Boxing Day.
I offered to drive him back late at night on Boxing Day but he said he was ok and would stay where he lives and hang out with a friend.
Therefore this was the first Christmas we didn't see him.
We spoke on Christmas Day and then messaged each other on Boxing Day morning. I texted in the evening to ask if he'd had a good day.
I haven't hear anything back since. I've tried so hard not to phone and text again due to his history of not responding.
I gave in tonight and phoned him as I was getting particularly anxious.
He's so laid back and can't see what's wrong.
I've heard of people who aren't in contact for many many weeks as they are off travelling etc.
Surely they need to recognise that someone is looking out for them and would just like a quick text to say they are ok!
Genuinely, how long do you wait (after you message someone) to call?
He has no family nearby to check in on him!