It’s frustrating when you text a girl and she doesn’t reply back until hours later, or even days. You start to wonder if she’s lost interest, or if she’s just playing games.
But there’s no need to worry:
First, she might not have seen your text. This is especially likely if she’s been busy or if she has a lot of notifications on her phone.
Second, she might want you to text her twice. This is especially common if you’ve just started texting.
Now, she doesn’t text you for days or weeks. Then you suddenly find her message in your inbox. A simple “Hi”. You might be wondering, how do I respond? So as not to appear insensitive. Or carefree?
You don’t need to worry anymore about crafting replies for your female ghosting friends. I’ve got you covered in this article as we go through some of the best ways to reply to a girl who replies to you late.
Let’s dive in!
10 Ways To Reply to A Girl Who Replies You Late
We’ve all been there – you text a girl and she doesn’t reply for hours, or even days. It’s frustrating, but don’t despair! There are a few things that can change things.
First, don’t take it personally. It’s possible she’s just busy and hasn’t had a chance to reply. Second, try sending a follow-up message a day or two later. This shows you’re interested without being overly pushy.
If she still doesn’t reply, your best bet is to move on. But if she later replies, here’s how to reply to her.
If you sensed the urgency in her texts when you texted last you can say things like, “I’m glad you’re finally able to respond! I was starting to get worried.” or “are you ok? You didn’t seem like yourself in your last message.” or “Did something happen? You usually reply pretty quickly.”.
Or just drop a casual reply; “Welcome back! Missed ya”.
If you’re not a man of words and prefer emojis or gifs, you can; send a gif of someone being relieved, send a gif of someone being understanding or send a teary emoji to show how much you miss her.
1. “I’m glad you’re finally able to respond! I was starting to get worried.”
You should reply to this if you panicked when she didn’t reply to your message and you felt something was going wrong with her.
Some people might find it rude if you respond with “I was starting to get worried.” after they’ve taken a while to reply to your message.
However, others might appreciate the sentiment behind the statement and feel grateful that you were concerned about them. At the end of the day, it’s up to you whether or not you want to send that type of response!
The reasoning behind this is that it shows that you care about the other person and their well-being. It also subtly implies that you were waiting for a response from them, which could make them feel guilty if they had been neglecting to reply.
2. “Is everything okay? You didn’t seem like yourself in your last message.”
If her last message depicts uneasiness before she finally got back to you, you should reply with this.
When someone we care about doesn’t seem like themselves, it’s natural to reach out and ask if they’re okay. In a world where most people are constantly connected through social media, it’s easy to feel like we should always be on alert for signs that our friends might need help.
But sometimes when someone is having a bad day, all they need is some space. If your friend takes a while to reply to your message, don’t automatically assume that something is wrong.
Give them the benefit of the doubt, replying with this statement shows that you are there when you need them.
Most importantly, remember that everyone has off days sometimes – even your best friends. Be understanding and supportive, and chances are they’ll appreciate it more than you can imagine.
3. “Missed hearing from you, what’s new?”
If your friend is someone who does this frequently and you just want to push this off casually, this reply is suitable.
When deciding who to reply with this, First, consider the context of the conversation. If you’ve been messaging back and forth regularly, then it might be more natural to reply with “Missed hearing from you, what’s new?” than if you talk occasionally.
Second, think about how long it’s been since you last heard from her. If she responds to your message after a week or two of radio silence, it might be more appropriate to ask what’s new instead of replying with the same question.
Finally, take into account how close you are to this person. If she’s someone that you’re not particularly close with, then it might make more sense to just ask what’s new instead of getting too personal.
4. “Don’t worry about it, we’ll catch up soon enough!”
“Don’t worry about it, we’ll catch up soon enough!” is a way of brushing the other person off.
Personally, I do this to a lot of people who take too long to reply to me to show concern.
Ultimately, it’s up to you whether or not you want to reply in this way – just be sure that you’re comfortable with whatever decision you make and be sure to consider the other person’s feelings before making a decision.
5. “Did something happen? You usually reply pretty quickly.”
“Did something happen? You usually reply pretty quickly.”, can be used to show that you care about the girl and want to know the reason why she replied late
If the person always responds to your messages within a reasonable time frame before, then it might be strange or rude if you reply this after they’ve taken their time to respond to you.
However, if the person is usually pretty slow in getting back to you, then there’s no need for concern if they take a little longer than usual this one time.
“Did something happen? You usually reply pretty quickly.” This could come across as confrontational or suspicious and make the other person feel like they did something wrong.
Alternatively, it could show that you’re paying attention and care about what they have to say.
6. “I was wondering whether you misplaced my messages”
This reply is suitable if you are very close to the person and you decide to joke about what happened.
So, when someone replies to your text or email after a significant delay, you might want to consider saying something like “I was wondering if my message got lost ” This will show that you valued their response.
Plus, it can help keep the conversation flowing by providing an opening for them to explain why they took so long to get back to you as it helps to put her mind at rest that you aren’t angry with her.
7. “How can help make sure you reply me on time next time?”
This might come out as rude or as a form of concern depending on some contexts. Here are the things to consider before replying to this.
First, think about the context of the conversation. If you’ve been messaging back and forth for a while and the other person suddenly takes a long time to respond, it might be polite to inquire about what’s going on.
On the other hand, if you’ve just started talking and they take a little longer than usual to reply, there’s no need to worry – they probably just got busy!
Second, consider your relationship with the other person. If you’re close friends, it’s ok (and often appreciated) to be more informal and casual in your messages.
However, if you don’t know each other very well yet, it might be better not to ask this question until you get closer.
Finally, think about how busy the other person is likely feeling at that moment.
If they’re dealing with something stressful or urgent – like getting ready for an important meeting, asking them how fast their response time will be next time may not be appropriate.
In most cases though, It can come across as helpful and concerned with friendliness.
8. “Welcome back! Missed ya”
This reply is the most casual, friendly reply you can give.
Some people might feel that replying with “Welcome back! Missed ya” is too informal while others might see it as a way to show that they’re happy to hear from the other person.
If you don’t want to seem too familiar with the person, you can simply reply with a brief message like “Hey there!” or “Hello!”, or “Welcome back!” without the “miss ya!”.
9. Send gif of someone being relieved
This shows that you’re happy she’s back and letting her know you waited for her reply if you’re not a man of words.
When it comes to sending a gif of someone being relieved to a girl who replies to you late, there are some things to consider.
If the girl is your friend, then she’ll appreciate the gesture and understand that you’re just trying to lighten the mood.
However, if the girl is someone you don’t know very well, then it might be best not to send the gif because it could come across as creepy or inappropriate. In general, use your best judgment, and if in doubt, don’t send it!
10. Send gif of someone being understanding
If someone is taking the time to respond to your text message, even if it’s a little bit late, they probably appreciate any effort you make in reaching out.
In some cases, sending them a gif of someone being understanding may be the perfect way of letting them know that you understand their situation and are there for them.
I send gifs mostly if it has become a habit of the girl to always reply late and I’m pretending to accommodate her behavior.
However, there are also instances where sending a gif may not be appropriate or could come across as condescending.
If you’re not sure a gif is the right thing to send in a particular situation, it might be best just to reach out with words instead.
Conclusion
When someone we care about doesn’t seem like themselves, it’s natural to want to reach out and make sure they’re okay. But before you do, take a moment to consider the situation.
If the person is usually pretty prompt with their replies but has been slow lately, they may just be busy. On the other hand, if there’s been a big change in their behavior or tone, then it might be worth reaching out.
In either case, try starting with something casual and friendly – maybe even ask how their day is going. From there, you can gauge whether they want to talk more about what’s going on or not.
If they don’t seem interested in talking (or worse, if they react badly), then back off and give them some space.
But if they open up and share what’s going on in their life, that’s a good sign that you two can continue being friends and support each other through whatever tough times come up.
There’s nothing worse than waiting anxiously for a response to a text message, only to find out that the other person didn’t even see it yet.
But then, we’ve talked about how best to reply when in this situation and I hope this article further helps you manage this situation.
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