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Why does my friend leave me on read?

We are good friends, we go to different schools so we don’t see each other as much but whenever we are together she’s really nice but when I text her “Hi how are you doin etc sometimes she leaves me on read? And idk why? She legit speaks in essays so you can’t tell me that she’s not a texter but I find this kinda sad. And I’m always the one asking how she is. But other than that she’s really nice and a good friend so idk??

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Reply 1

Original post by Anonymous
We are good friends, we go to different schools so we don’t see each other as much but whenever we are together she’s really nice but when I text her “Hi how are you doin etc sometimes she leaves me on read? And idk why? She legit speaks in essays so you can’t tell me that she’s not a texter but I find this kinda sad. And I’m always the one asking how she is. But other than that she’s really nice and a good friend so idk??
Does she ever text you first? Or is it just you initiating?

Reply 2

My friend does that too. Like Idk why?

Reply 3

Original post by marsaria
It really depends, is it all the time? And what did you say last?


Most times. Sometimes it just “hey how are you” other times we’ll be having a convo like
Me; how was your day
Her: great! Had my history test today so now I can chill for the holidays. Wbu?
Me: that’s great! You were studying so hard for that I’m sure you’ll do well. How are you
Feeling abt it?

Or something along the lines of that that. That’s just an example. It’s either Just yeah I’m good this is how I am doing end of. Left on read. Or I reply and ask a question to
Keep the convo going and that’s it. Left on read. I keep thinking did I say something wrong or have I upset her but my friends and school say it’s just a normal convo. Idk if she’s sensitive or what? I’m kind annoyed but also worried abt it

Reply 4

Original post by marsaria
Does she ever text you first? Or is it just you initiating?


She’s texted me once or twice first but otherwise it’s always me. And I only text if we haven’t spoken in weeks/a month or two

Reply 5

I get that, mine does something similar. And Irdk why 😭😭

Reply 6

Original post by BraeLynnT
I get that, mine does something similar. And Irdk why 😭😭


And it’s soooo annoying??? Like she’s a really good friend in person but idk who or what she is over text. Her mum is a bit weird too like she’s kinda strict but I don’t think that’s the reason why she’s weird over text? And her mum likes me so idk

Reply 7

Original post by Anonymous
And it’s soooo annoying??? Like she’s a really good friend in person but idk who or what she is over text. Her mum is a bit weird too like she’s kinda strict but I don’t think that’s the reason why she’s weird over text? And her mum likes me so idk

IKR annoying asf. like, i love u as a friend buddy, but like u could at least say "good wbu" or "hi"

Reply 8

Like what do I do??

Reply 9

Original post by Anonymous
She’s texted me once or twice first but otherwise it’s always me. And I only text if we haven’t spoken in weeks/a month or two
Maybe she’s one of those low maintenance friends. You might not like it but maybe she finds that it’s too much effort. Leaving you on read is annoying though. I think you should just stop texting her and release the stress for yourself.

Reply 10

Original post by Anonymous
Like what do I do??

idk im in the same situation

Reply 11

Original post by marsaria
Maybe she’s one of those low maintenance friends. You might not like it but maybe she finds that it’s too much effort. Leaving you on read is annoying though. I think you should just stop texting her and release the stress for yourself.


Is low maintenance a good thing? But when she’s in the mood she speaks in literal essays like she’ll go into detail abt the convo. It’s like speaking to 2 different people. Sometimes I do want to stop texting her but she’s a good friend

Reply 12

Yeah, same. And like, mine lives in another state and I've only seen her for 6 days and 5 nights. So like, if I did stop being friends with her, it wouldn't impact my life that much.

Reply 13

Original post by Anonymous
Is low maintenance a good thing? But when she’s in the mood she speaks in literal essays like she’ll go into detail abt the convo. It’s like speaking to 2 different people. Sometimes I do want to stop texting her but she’s a good friend
Lots of people dislike low maintenance. I had a conversation with my friend about this once. Me personally, I prefer low maintenance and I don’t mind if someone else does it to me. However, it’s important to realise that if you are friends, you need to put in effort, just like how you put in effort to text her, she should also do it back. So what she’s doing isn’t the nicest, but maybe it would help you to understand more. You don’t have to stop texting her for good, but maybe for a while. Of course, if she does text you then speak as normal. I just think it’s best not to worry about it.

Reply 14

Original post by Anonymous
We are good friends, we go to different schools so we don’t see each other as much but whenever we are together she’s really nice but when I text her “Hi how are you doin etc sometimes she leaves me on read? And idk why? She legit speaks in essays so you can’t tell me that she’s not a texter but I find this kinda sad. And I’m always the one asking how she is. But other than that she’s really nice and a good friend so idk??

maybe they are busy or can't answer you
Do they end up messaging you in the end?

Reply 15

Ion really know.

Reply 16

Original post by ivanita12
maybe they are busy or can't answer you
Do they end up messaging you in the end?

or do they leave you on read?

Reply 17

Original post by ivanita12
or do they leave you on read?

for me, she leaves me on read. even if i ask a question or sum. she just leaves it on read for MONTHS until i say something again. even then, she only says something in a VERY short answer.

Reply 18

Original post by Anonymous
for me, she leaves me on read. even if i ask a question or sum. she just leaves it on read for MONTHS until i say something again. even then, she only says something in a VERY short answer.

Does she leave anyone else on read or is it just you?

Reply 19

Original post by ivanita12
Does she leave anyone else on read or is it just you?

Idk. she lives in a different state and the last time i saw her was a year ago.

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