Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Messaging: how long should I wait for a response?


Okay: Online tends to take longer. There's not the same real-time chemistry. Some people even schedule online "dating" or "courtship" or whatever you want to call it for specific times. So it requires... more patience. But more than a week is a bad sign. If you email someone that you've met face to face, you should expect a reply within a day or two. Otherwise, they're usually not interested. So said Dr. Stephen W. Simpson in last night's chat. The question posed is how long should I wait for a response after sending a message? "Dr.Steve" adds: If you email someone that you've met face to face, you should expect a reply within a day or two. Otherwise, they're usually not interested. In General, things happen faster when there's a connection.

Haven't met yet? Communication is generally slower with online dating. But, Dr.Steve says, more than one week without a response is usually a bad sign. The key to online communication? It has to flow naturally. Now that's a good sign!

Read much more from the wise/funny guy Dr. Stephen W. Simpson, one of our experts. You can check out his article on Authentic Dating here or pick up a copy of his book, "What Women Wish You Knew About Dating," available at his website.

Check out the chat schedule under Scheduled Events at www.cacheconnections.com.

~ Linda

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