First question: how would you handle situations where you show interest in someone by writing a thoughtful blurb (maybe even witty), and they liked it enough to match with you, but not actually respond?

Second question: for those people out there who have someone show interest in you by writing a thoughtful blurb (maybe even witty), why would you not at least also say hi or some other basic acknowledgment? What is the expectation?

  • Icytrees@sh.itjust.works
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    1. Move on. Whatever happened, they’re not interested enough to respond.

    2. I usually respond to thoughtful comments even if I’m not interested. When I don’t it’s because I started dating someone/got busy and haven’t had time to go through all the messages -OR- it wasn’t as thoughtful or witty as they think and I don’t want to engage.

    Some examples:

    • “You sound like a lot of fun. My wife and I recently opened our relationship and…”

    • “You don’t seem like other girls, a rare find in this place…”

    • “I know your profile says no one over (x) years old but I’m (2x) and…”

    • “You look like lots of fun. My wife, her boyfriend and I have opened our relationship and…”