Hey girls! We’ve all been in that horrifying situation where we text/message a guy and he doesn’t reply right away. We start to freak out, wonder if what we said was too bold or annoying, even if it was a simple “hey.” Sometimes we end up sitting around for hours wondering “why hasn’t he replied to me!?” and often times we drive ourselves crazy thinking of answers. We try to think of a solution, we think of every awkward situation that could possibly result from this. We come up with a plan, we rack our brains to think of an excuse as to why you texted him if he doesn’t seem interested. This list goes on and on. But why? Why do we let one guy have so much power over us? Honey if he isn’t eager to reply to you right away, then you shouldn’t spend your time worrying about it. Instead, try doing these things to busy yourself. That way, when he finally does reply, you won’t have been waiting around desperately and you might even make him wait for an answer!
1. Go for a run. Whether you’re athletic or not! You don’t have to be the fastest girl. Running is a natural high inducer and it is a great way to shake off any extra stress, anxiety, depression and hey even a few extra calories. It’s the perfect fix to just about anything.
2. Paint your nails. Don’t go get a manicure. Grab your favorite color of nail polish and paint like the wind! Or, with the colors of the wind? Fun painted nails are always a great look into someone’s personality. Express yourself!
3. Go window shopping. We are all on that college student budget and can’t exactly go splurging on things like clothes and bags, but it doesn’t hurt to look around right? Wait, is that my size?
4. Grab something to eat. Not only if food a gift from the heavens, (seriously, grilled cheese? YUM!) but it is also a necessity for raising your blood sugar levels and alleviating your mood. If you’re upset, eat something. And if by chance you run into aforementioned guy while you’re out – great! He’ll see that you get out and will know you weren’t waiting for his reply.
5. Read a book. Reading is the cheapest way to travel throughout time and space. Grab a book and you’ve got yourself a ticket into a different world. Broaden your horizons, expand your interests. Reading is fun and it gives you something to talk to others about.
6. Get organized. You’ve been meaning to sort out your closet and bookshelves for some time now, right? Get to it!
7. Go watch a movie. Whether it is a Saturday night box office hit with your closest friends or a Sunday afternoon matinee by yourself, getting out of the room/house will do you good and hey you’ll make some memories.
8. Study. Hey girl… Finals are coming up. You’ll be glad you did.
9. Take a bath or hot shower. If a bath is not plausible because of your current bathroom, take a hot shower. You’ll feel good, you’ll smell good and hey cleanliness never really hurt anyone, did it?
10. Relax. Don’t fret if he doesn’t text you back. You’re a catch! Take a nap, do some yoga, relieve all the negative energy that is built up inside of you.
We all know that guys are a pain in the butt to text. Instead of waiting around for a reply, go out and do something for yourself. This way, when he replies, you’ll seem more appealing because you’ll have kept busy! He’ll wonder what you did and it’ll make a nice starting conversation. And hey, if he doesn’t text you, it’s okay. We didn’t like him anyways. I mean, what’s up with his hair? And that ego of his? Yeah right!