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Old 05-26-2013, 05:45 PM
 
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Guys do you find it annoying if a girl texts you while you're away with your friends or family? This guy I'm dating is out of town with his friends and he's coming back tomorrow night. He goes out of town often and I've noticed that he doesn't really contact me when he goes on trips. I'm thinking of sending him a text, do you think he will find it annoying? He's the one initiating texts to me all the time.
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Old 05-26-2013, 05:56 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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Guys do you find it annoying if a girl texts you while you're away with your friends or family? This guy I'm dating is out of town with his friends and he's coming back tomorrow night. He goes out of town often and I've noticed that he doesn't really contact me when he goes on trips. I'm thinking of sending him a text, do you think he will find it annoying? He's the one initiating texts to me all the time.
Sure, why not? Let him know you're looking fwd to his getting back in town. (Elaborate on activities you have in mind, as you see fit. ) What guy wouldn't love that?
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Old 05-26-2013, 06:00 PM
 
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Out of sight, out of mind, especially if he's the one initiating all the time. Send a text. If he finds a few texts annoying, then eff him.
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Old 05-26-2013, 06:14 PM
 
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Yes I think he will find it annoying.

He knows you exist so why remind him?
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Old 05-26-2013, 06:37 PM
 
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But since I don't initiate contacts maybe he will find it opposite of annoying? I want to surprise him in a sweet way by sending an unexpected text.
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Old 05-26-2013, 06:44 PM
 
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I see nothing wrong with a "Hey, how's it going? Enjoying your trip?"

There's no reason there should be a blackout of communications just because he's away. When I am traveling "among my people" (trips back to Jersey to visit family or professional conferences), I appreciate texts that let me know I'm missed back in the city where I live now. I get homesick when I'm away, but my trips are so chaotic I forget to touch base with my friends here. Just don't expect him to want a full conversation - keep it brief and wish him well.
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Old 05-26-2013, 06:51 PM
 
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Send the text. If you are special to him, he will not mind and appreciate it.

If the text annoys him so much that it causes a problem, he does not really have any serious interest in you.
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Old 05-26-2013, 06:53 PM
 
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Yes I think he will find it annoying.

He knows you exist so why remind him?
Wow.
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Old 05-26-2013, 07:26 PM
 
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Guys do you find it annoying if a girl texts you while you're away with your friends or family? This guy I'm dating is out of town with his friends and he's coming back tomorrow night. He goes out of town often and I've noticed that he doesn't really contact me when he goes on trips. I'm thinking of sending him a text, do you think he will find it annoying? He's the one initiating texts to me all the time.
I wouldn't think a guy would consider it annoying unless you texted too often* or he didn't actually like you. Some people are too scared to tell someone, "I just don't think we should be more than friends". If that doesn't sound like him, I wouldn't worry.

*By "too often", I mean:

1. If you frequently text more than once before he can or chooses to text you back (no matter how long that takes).
2. If you usually text him back immediately but get upset when he doesn't do the same. Text messaging is supposed to be like email via phone. That is, there shouldn't be any expectation on the recipient's end to reply via text within the hour. Some people have trouble grasping this, however.
3. Even texting back immediately without expecting a reply within the hour might be considered "smothering" behavior. If you habitually reply to texts right away, make sure to tell him that he can take as long as he likes in replying.

Finally, know that a lot of people will read a text, choose not to reply at that moment, and forget it's "their turn" to text back (that is, they'll forget you were the last to text them). Leave it alone. If and when he wants to text you, he will.
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Old 05-26-2013, 07:27 PM
 
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Send the text. If you are special to him, he will not mind and appreciate it.

If the text annoys him so much that it causes a problem, he does not really have any serious interest in you.
^^^This!!

A text or two is sweet, and lets them know they're being thought of. Too many is intrusive, and none at all is odd to me.
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