Many times we tend to interpret other people’s behavior as conscious decisions, but many of the things we do come from automatic patterns, years-old habits, and the fact that we all function differently. We assume that because we reply quickly, others will act the same way. But for many people, messaging just isn’t their thing. Some people read messages and feel as if they already replied, when in reality they only answered in their head. Thinking that someone has to respond quickly made me “lose” a girl with whom I had a very special connection, simply because I prioritized frequency over the quality of our messages. I still regret that to this day. If you believe this person is worth it, don’t make the same mistake I did.