Are you fiercely independent? Did you grow up without icky things like “rules”? Do you have trouble taking the advice of others? Well, then this column is for you!
We know how much the average, contemporary, Ivy League, New York City college student HATES being told what to do. Presenting a new weekly feature from two advisors people have called “fit to stand trial” and “not crazy crazy”: Jenne and Misha Do the Don’ts! You tell us what’s bothering you, and we tell you what you should absolutely not under any circumstances do!
This week, our question comes from concerned user BoyCrazyGurl7:
"Helpppp I texted this guy and he hasn’t responded. I asked if he wanted to hang out earlier tonight but he hasn't replied yet :( I just don't know how to interpret it or what it means! What should I do?"
We know all of you, both boys and girls, have had this problem, so go ahead and make the necessary pronoun substitutions.
1. There’s a good chance that your guy hasn’t responded because he was so excited to receive your text that he fainted. If you think he’s taking too long, it may be because he fell and hit his head or got temporary amnesia upon waking up. He could be in danger; alert all of your mutual friends that he may need immediate medical attention. If you don't have any mutual friends, call an ambulance. Do you really want to be the one responsible for the fateful text that caused his death?
2. If you’re confident in your guy’s health, then your text probably got lost in the cellphone air wires system and hasn’t reached him. Try resending the text a few times. Unfortunately, sometimes the cell towers get confused and will stop delivering your texts to him altogether---send an email in addition to make sure he gets your message. Remember what they always say: “ten voicemails a day DOES NOT keep the romance away.”
