The initial stages of dating are tricky.
There are so many things under consideration during this crucial stage.
This is also the best phase to figure out whether your potential is worth your effort and energy.
The texting phase can be exciting and thrilling, but it can also be nerve-racking and exhilarating.
Such encounters leave us confused wondering where we went wrong.
Read on to find out the 10 text red flags that are a no-no from men.
It becomes difficult for them to connect with potential partners and figure out if they like them.
“It’s hard to connect if someone constantly shuts you down or avoids talking to you.
I felt like I was hitting a wall when this happens,” says Mark (32).
Lack of initiation in conversations also signals disinterest in getting to know the other person on a personal level.
This could also signal that they are not looking for anything serious and might want to keep it casual.
This could be a red flag if both parties aren’t looking for the same thing.
Being with someone who does this can be exhausting and emotionally draining.
It could be a sign that they have anger issues," shares Dylan (24).
“You have to be more aware.
It can be disappointing when you’re interested in talking to someone and they aren’t responsive.
Is your prospective partner respecting you with the quality and timeliness of their responses?”
Nobody expects you to be constantly available for the other person.
We all have lives outside of dating and mobile phones.
A simple something along the lines of “Hey, I am running errands right now.
I will text you when I get back home” is sufficient.
After all, we are getting to know the person.
Dealing with overshares can be overwhelming.
Ruchi Ruuh explains the psychology behind oversharing.
If you are dealing with an oversharer, it need not be the end of your precious connection.
“Having a conversation with your partner about how it [oversharing] emotionally overwhelms you might help.
Setting boundaries of time, space, and content can help too,” shares Ruuh.
Believe it or not, men don’t want to have sex all the time.
This is one of the tell-tale signs that they want to keep things strictly casual.
This can be great if you are looking for something similar but a major deal-breaker otherwise.
Yeah, you probably were on the receiving end of dry texting.
Sending voice messages is another great way to not come off as a dry texter.
You just have to be upfront and open about it.
This is not the right headspace to start something meaningful with someone.
No guy wants to be constantly compared to someone else," explains Rhys (34).
This behavior is likely not a very conscious one.
No more messages, no more replies," Aaron (41) explains the archetype of the ghost.
Ghosting is an extremely frustrating phenomenon in online dating circles.
It shows the lack of consistency on the other person’s side.
This is an indication that they don’t respect you and your time.
“Ghosting is an established red flag.
Anyone who is interested in you will have a go at be consistent,” confirms Ruuh.
Along with that, it shows that you are distracted and not really present in the conversation.
This can be a major turn-off.
“It is a red flag for me.
“Comfortability and trust have to be earned and it usually takes time.
For some people, it’s forever,” Ruuh says, putting some of our feelings into words.
If they still can’t trust you, it may be their own insecurities.”
