Why would a guy do this?

[Anonymous]

Went out with a guy awhile ago who I met online. I thought we would hit it off based on mutual interests, but in real life we didn’t really click. I think he just wanted a hookup, but I wasn’t interested. After the date, he hinted at sending nude pictures, I said no, and then I stopped hearing from him.

Except now he texts me randomly every few weeks, and it’s always something like “hey” or “I’m out shopping!” and if I respond, he never replies back. I’m not saying anything offensive, just something like “hey, how have you been?” Then....crickets.

I got another “Hey” today, and I’m not going to reply back anymore, I’m just curious why he’s doing this. I can understand putting feelers out, but why send a text and then never respond? Is he hoping I’ll reply to “Hey” with “here’s a picture of my boobs, let’s have sex tonight!”? Is he just drunk when he sends them? Why??!!

[Anonymous]

He’s immature or socially inept. Just ignore. You can even block him.

[Anonymous]

Same situation happened to me. It was so strange! I couldn’t figure out what his angle was. I finally responded to a “hey” with “please don’t contact me again”.

[Anonymous]

"new phone. who dis?"

[Anonymous]

He is hoping that you changed your mind.

Perhaps.

He sounds like an inexperienced + low class jerk so block him and move on w/life.

[Anonymous]

Maybe he knows you’re cheating on your bf.

[Anonymous]

A lot of guys online do this, no idea why. Maybe an ego boost if you respond? It’s a weird byproduct of the dating world today. Just don’t respond.

[Anonymous]

Hes probably sending the same messsage to every girl on his phone. He really wasnt hoping to hear back from you.

[Anonymous]

for someone as pathetic as him, it's an ego boost if he gets a reply.

No social skills.

Just ignore and block.

[Anonymous]

Socially inept loser. Just ignore or block.

I recently got a message from someone I never even met in person saying "Hey! Hey! Been traveling around the world and now I am back... " LOL! He can go back to Timbuktu or where ever.

[Anonymous]

Please block his number. Its difficult when you are a nice person and you want to be loved by someone nice, but this isn't that person.

Talk to us - we'll try to get you through it. We'll be your team! At one time or another we've all felt what you are feeling now

[Anonymous]

Just curious, what is his age range? Is it a millennial thing?

[Anonymous]

He's raising your interest level. Successfully.

[Anonymous]

You should stop interacting with this person.

[Anonymous]

Exact same thing has happened to me a few times. Just ignore. They will stop.