How Every Text Message Conversation Becomes a Waiting Game...
Have you ever stared at your phone, waiting for the reply that never seems to come? Maybe you sent something bold, something vulnerable, or maybe just a simple “Hey.” And now, there it is. The screen says “typing…,” at the bottom, but nothing comes through. Seconds feel like minutes. Your mind starts racing. What are they writing? Why is it taking so long? Did you say something wrong?
It’s funny how something as small as a text can hold so much power over us. Texting was supposed to make things easier, faster, instant. But somehow, it’s made us more anxious than ever. A quick reply feels like validation, like you matter. A delay? That’s when the overthinking begins. Are they busy? Did they forget? Or are they rethinking the whole conversation?
But let’s flip the perspective for a second. What if the wait isn’t bad? What if those moments of silence mean they’re putting thought into their words? Maybe they’re trying to come up with the perfect reply or trying to make sure they say exactly what they mean. It’s strange, isn’t it? Instead of appreciating the effort, we sit there, consumed by the waiting, turning those few seconds into a full overthinking chain.
And then there’s the other side. Sometimes, you’re the one holding off on replying. You see a message, start typing, delete it, and think, I’ll answer later. Not because you don’t care, but because life gets in the way, or you want to say the right thing. Meanwhile, the other person is staring at their phone, wondering what’s taking so long. It’s this weird little game we play without even realizing it.
But why does it matter so much? Maybe it’s not the text we’re waiting for but something deeper. A quick reply feels like someone’s telling you, You’re important. A delay feels like you’re not. But here’s the truth, life doesn’t revolve around screens. People get busy, distracted, or lost in their own worlds. It doesn’t mean you’re forgotten.
So, the next time you’re stuck staring at “typing…,” take a breath. Let it go. Stop treating every text like a test of your worth. The reply will come when it comes. And maybe, just maybe, it’ll be worth the wait.
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