Ignoring whatsapp messages

[Funkybananabread]

This is just really annoying me so thought I’d see if anyone else is in the same boat.

In a WhatsApp friends group (about 6 of us) and if I suggest doing something (like going out for a meal, going to a gig / event) sometimes people just don’t respond at all. Sometimes they do (presumably if they are interested in going/are free!) but other times just completely ignore. It’s not just me btw - although I do suggest things the most often just because I like going out and about. We do meet up regularly but tends to be at someone’s house (we all have youngish children). It’s not a money issue either -5m they all seem to have an equal or a lot more disposable income than we do.
My view is that this is so rude! If you don’t want to go /can’t go then surely you should just respond saying so? I always do (and am quite honest - for example will say something like sorry that’s not my cup of tea but have a great time).
i am very tempted to just ask them why they don’t respond when we next meet up but worried how this will come across? WIBU to just ask why they don’t reply?

Agree I don’t like it when people ignore messages

That’s not really the same though, is it? There’s only one jacket, so only one person can possibly have taken it - therefore only one person needs to reply. If they do, you get the jacket back and that’s it; you’re not waiting for any more answers.

“Mamma Mia’s in town at the end of June - anyone fancy getting tickets?” is a question open to everyone. It’s not the same as asking a group of people a question that only one person can possibly answer “yes” to.

I have a friend who either doesn’t respond on WhatsApp or does so when it suits her. It’s annoying, and rude. But you know what, it doesn’t affect our relationship - we still fairly regularly, still have a good laugh, and she’s still supportive as a friend. I’ve just learned she’s got no interest in text chat unless absolutely necessary.

Well yeah, I do judge people who can't even be bothered to be civil to people they call their friends.... 🤷🏼‍♀️

Prob the same people who complain they don't then get invited to things - people get sick of asking and being ignored