A superior at work has helped me loads in my job and we get on famously. Few months back we exchanged numbers and we've reached a comfortable stage where we've gone for a couple quick coffees after work when he's in town. He's shared pictures of his lovely kids with me as well, so we've become quite friendly.
Today at work I sent him a message to say happy new year to him and his family and to thank him for all his help this year.
This was in the morning. And there has been no response at all.
This is jarring because he's always quick to reply and if he's busy he will say so and respond in more detail a few hours later.
Without going into detail I know he read the message and I know today wasn't a busy day at work for anybody. So it's apparent he just ignored the message deliberately.
Given the positive note things have been on, I don't understand why he just didn't reply?! I can't think of anything I may have done to offend so I'm completely puzzled here.
I know I shouldn't take this so seriously but I can't stop obsessing over it.