⏱️ Reply Timer Coach

In general, try to mirror their pace. If they reply in 5 minutes, replying in 5–10 minutes feels natural. If they reply in an hour, you don’t need to reply instantly.

A slow reply at 3 PM on a workday often means nothing. A slow reply at 9 PM on a Saturday might be a sign. Adapt your interpretation to the day and time context.

It’s better to wait 10 minutes and send an interesting reply that moves the conversation forward than to reply in 10 seconds with “ok” or “haha.”

Intentionally waiting 3 hours just to look “busy” is immature and often obvious. Be natural. Authenticity is more attractive than any game.

If the conversation is flowing fast (messages every few seconds), it’s a great sign of good “vibes.” Don’t interrupt the flow by intentionally waiting. Enjoy the moment.

Don’t analyze every minute. People have lives, their phone might be on silent, they’re in meetings, or they’re simply not always glued to their phone. Confidence means not stressing over a reply.