Initiating contact is a minimum expression of interest in a relationship.

Initiating with someone you like is a wonderful thing, but often, this initiative seems to be ignored rather than appreciated.

For instance, you’re proactive, but the other person is dismissive, always indifferent, or doesn’t reply at all.

When your initiatives are completely ignored, you can’t help but feel very sad and defeated.

You might want to ask why they don’t reply or tell them not to chat if they don’t want to, but you don’t have to seek an explanation. Just stop initiating.

Their lack of response is the best response.

When you message someone and they don’t reply for an hour, three hours, or twenty-four hours, it’s not that they don’t have time to check their phone or reply. It’s simply that they don’t want to talk to you.

If someone consistently doesn’t reply to you, it’s likely because they don’t like you and have no interest in you. They don’t want to waste time on you, so they ignore whatever you send.

Their repeated indifference is their way of telling you that they don’t want to engage with you further. You should understand and stop contacting them.

It’s impolite to continue messaging someone who doesn’t reply.

Initially, if someone doesn’t reply to your message, you might think it’s a one-time thing due to being busy. But if it happens consistently, you don’t need to deceive yourself.

No one is that busy. They either want to reply or not. Once you realize they don’t want to engage with you, even if you really like them, it’s best not to insist.

Loving someone who doesn’t like you is futile and annoying. If you keep messaging them, they’ll find you bothersome.

Even if you want to reach out, restrain yourself. Don’t share your thoughts, inquire about them, or try to get their attention. That’s what they want, and following this will prevent you from feeling lonely and upset because of them.

It’s better to initiate with someone who will respond.

Some may think that if their initiatives are met with indifference, they should stop initiating altogether.

Not initiating can spare you from feeling neglected, but being overly pessimistic because of a few setbacks may prevent you from finding a good relationship in the future.

You don’t have to close your heart because of a few people’s lack of response. Keep being brave, open, and proactive. You’ll live more fulfilling and eventually meet the right person.

Everyone experiences moments when messages go unanswered. If you mind it, it may seem like a big deal, but if you’re more open-minded, it’s not a significant issue.

Everybody makes mistakes and misjudges people. Don’t worry too much. Without trying, you’ll never know the outcome. If initiating has a positive outcome, great. If not, at least you’ll see the truth.

Afterward, adjust according to the result and decide your next steps. Keep initiating, and you’ll face some sadness, but you’ll also gain something.

One gain can outweigh all the previous heartaches and loneliness.