Don't want to open the msg from him

[Kitten2]

A guy I was quite casually seeing, but got too hung up on and eventually ended it with, has messaged today.

4 hours ago.

I used to open his messages instantly. But I know this will be a set back for me, whatever it says.

It's ruined my evening because now I'm just thinking about it. I was only just starting to feel happy again.

We were in some kind of casual relationship for 6 months, mostly sexual. But we got on well. He was avoidant and hard to read. I didn't think he'd get back in touch. Maybe it's to tell me he's got an STI. Should I open it?! When should I open it?

I don't want to have to keep checking to see if he's read / replied, if I send a response. I absolutely hate that feeling.

Just answer like my daughter did 'I'm going to tell you , like I did all the rest ............'
Glad we didn't have texting in my day.
Men can be so lazy and texting is soooooo easy.

Raise your standards OP. You deserve better than some long-winded booty call, because that's what it'll be. Block & ignore.

This is genius!

Great advice. I have a few of these lingers lurking. I just don't reply... leave them hanging. The guy I was really into did this to me ..argh was indeed a head fuck!

"Thanks for thinking of me. Best laugh I've had in ages. No thank you "

I like this one!!! Very clever

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Happy with that 😄

This.

You can block later down the line when he's less likely to notice until he tries again.

Tbh, while some of the suggested responses are amusing, they are never nearly as witty in reality as they appear on a thread like this. Not only that, it shows an emotional response to them. Even if that is irritation and annoyance - they know they've got under your skin.

Ignoring is by far the best response. Hasn't upset you, hasn't bothered you, hasn't excited you, maybe you'll reply, maybe you won't and then maybe they were so irrelevant, you just forgot.

I like the last paragraph in your post @GreyCarpet

I also like leave on “read”.