If you’ve had good communication up until now, he’s probably thinking you’ll get back to him when you have the time. [2] X Research source
If you two don’t have a strong connection and he really doesn’t care about getting an answer, he might move on and start texting someone else.
These days, we all know everyone has their phone on them 24/7. If you play “hard to get” too long, you might end up looking more rude than aloof.
A lot of humor and emotion gets lost over text. If you’ve never met in person, he may think you misunderstood him (it’s easy to do until you actually meet). Right now, he’s probably rereading his messages trying to figure out what he said to put you off. If you’re not really upset with him and still want to see him, you may have an awkward time explaining why you weren’t answering his texts.
Some guys can go for a long time without texting again to protect their ego. He may try again in the future if he’s interested, but he’ll wait a long time.
A lot of guys like to chase someone to some degree, but this excitement doesn’t last forever.
If he’s extra insecure, he’ll spend a lot of time analyzing previous texts to see where you started losing interest or getting bored.
Sometimes, this is a protective thought. It’s easier for him to think the problem is you, some other guy, or dating apps and texting in general rather than himself.
When someone’s texting slows down dramatically, it’s a pretty universal sign for men and women that they’re losing interest or working their way to ghosting. On the flip side, ghosting him might inspire him to try and endear himself to you even more. It all depends on the guy and your previous connection.
