We have all done it. Gotten a text and decided now was not the time to respond for one reason or another. Then it is days later, and you finally do. But why? What is the reasoning behind it?
By far, saying they simply forget to respond is the most used reason. Something was going on at the moment they received and read the text. Life goes on, and it is days before they realize they never replied.
Some people deal with anxiety, which can be crippling in social situations like this. If you are one of those people that worry what others will think about you and judge your every word, it can be nerve-wracking to respond to a text.
Listen, being a parent is a full-time job. Those who have children don’t always have the luxury of being able to respond to text messages as they come in. Younger kids need to be fed, bathed, and clothed.