Have you ever mustered all the ego in you to text your crush only to discover that your message was read but he didn't respond? The first thought that perhaps crossed your mind is, "So, he left me on reading...I knew this would happen!"
Generally, we have the impression that in the virtual world of texting, everyone is glued to their phones. Therefore, if you're wondering why he left you on reading, perhaps in your eyes your crush should be with his phone all the time and your messages should be replied to as quickly as they are being read.
However, before you start plaguing your conscience with the shame of being let down, know that you weren't left on reading just like that. There are many reasons why your crush hasn't reacted to your message or acknowledged its receipt.
1. His Phone Malfunctioned
A funny but undeniable reason is that his phone was acting up. Almost every one of us has been in a situation where our trusted phone stops working all of a sudden, no matter how many times we tap it. Most likely, your crush has had the same experience.
If it is a temporary anomaly, he would be able to answer you within hours - once his phone regains its sanity. But if the phone has a bigger problem than he anticipated, it'll be nice to zero your mind from getting any reply. Especially if his chat history was deleted while restoring his phone.
2. He Is a Busy Person
It's possible that you just met this guy and have little knowledge of the nature of his job. Unless he stays at home all day or is on vacation, a working-class man would not have all the time to be on his phone to text.
However, you can fault him for reading your message since he had no intention to reply immediately. In his defense, it's possible his phone's message notification sound is too tempting to ignore, and he had to have a peek at your message while running in for a crucial meeting.
3. He Isn't the Phone-Chat Kind
Some men prefer having a face to face talk over texting. Generally, they get bored typing endless lines of messages and burning with passion for nothing. So, if he has been chatting gingerly for a while and then stops, it's likely that he has lost interest in texting.
4. The Text Needs No Response
There are certain close-ended messages to your crush that require no answer unless he is in the mood to probe you further. If you text a message that creates little room for a response, like, "You will love my new red dress", then it will be somehow on your own part to expect a response outside of, "Okay."
Also, if your text is romantically long and complex, it will definitely take him some time to develop a befitting reply for you.
5. He Is Playing the Hard-To-Get Game
While it is natural for most guys to be plain with their feelings for someone, you might be surprised to know that there are some of them who play hard to get. Instead of replying to your messages back-to-back, he may not respond and instead pretend that he isn't interested.
If you are patient enough to play along, you can also act in the same way and avoid replying to him when he ends his act. At this point, you can be proud to tell your bestie, "I left him on reading until he sorts himself out."
6. He Doesn't Feel Romantic Towards You
Though this is disappointing, a guy who you've had a memorable date with may decide not to pursue a romantic relationship with you. He would not be interested in texting you a reply as fast as he would if he has fallen in love with you. By doing so, he hopes that you will become tired and put to death any thought of a romance with him.
7. Your Text Annoyed Him
Perhaps, without doing so on purpose, you annoyed him with your text. It could simply be that the tone or the content of the text galled him. Hence, he might choose not to reply to avoid venting his anger on you.
8. You Are Stalking Him
Ordinarily, bombarding a guy with text messages every hour of the day to keep track of his activities could be frightening. Though you may have good intentions as someone who cares for him, he will misinterpret such as a form of prey-hunting. Instead of expressing his disgust in writing, he will stay away from replying to any of your messages. Also, that's his strategy to discourage you from monitoring his daily activities.
9. He Wants to Break up With You
This is coming when he has already started a romantic relationship with you. Though ignoring your text because he wants a break is highly embarrassing, you have to suck it up and move on. Obviously, any guy who chooses that cowardly path to a breakup isn't worth your lifetime commitment to him; he's a disaster waiting to happen.
10. He Forgot That He Hasn't Replied You
Activities at work or at home could get so tasking that one may forget that there was a text read which should be replied to. Such could be the reason your message has been left unresponded to.
11. He May Be in Trouble
Funny, right? But this is a probable cause. Unusual things happen every day, and nobody can tell who becomes the next victim. Have you heard of kidnapped persons whose phones were grabbed forcefully and confiscated? Don't you think it's possible your crush could be involved in an accident at the time he opens your chat to read?
If you're sure that it's unlike him to leave you panting for a reply via text, you can buzz him on call to ascertain that he's alright.
Final Words
When your crush leaves you on reading, it's for a reason or two. Rather than wallowing in misery over unreplied messages or assail him with lots of other messages, it's ideal that you distract yourself with other activities. And if the silence lingers for more than a week with no logical explanation from him, it's time to move on with your life.