He said "I'll let you know my plans": what to say back
He hasn't committed to a plan yet. Here's how to read the vague reply and answer it so you get a real answer or know where you stand.
When he replies "I'll let you know my plans" to a question about the weekend, he has technically answered without answering. He isn't saying no, and he isn't saying yes. He's keeping the decision open, which usually means he's waiting to see if something better comes up, hasn't thought past the moment you asked, or wants you available without making a commitment.
What a good reply does is turn an open promise into something with a time attached, while you keep your own plans moving. You aren't trying to corner him or win an argument about it. You're trying to find out whether he's going to make real plans with you, or whether you're sitting on his backup list until something else falls through.
The reply also tells you how much effort to put in. If he commits to a day and time, you've learned he's interested enough to follow through. If he stays vague after a clear prompt, you have your answer, and you can stop waiting by the phone.
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Read the vague plans text as an open door
The words "I'll let you know" carry almost no information on their own. What tells you something is what's missing: no day, no time, no suggestion of what he's doing, and no question back to you. That combination usually means he's keeping options open, and you're one of them. It doesn't automatically mean he's pulling away.
Check his recent pattern before you decide what it means. Has he made plans with you before and followed through? Does he usually reply within a few hours, or does he go quiet for days? A single vague text from someone who normally commits is a different signal than the same text from someone who always leaves things hanging.
Ask for a day, not a full itinerary
The move here is to ask for a decision with a deadline, not for an explanation of his whole weekend. Give him a clear window that works for you so he has something concrete to pick from. Offering two options is easier for someone who's undecided than asking open-ended what he wants to do.
Keep the tone relaxed, and don't let your reply carry the hurt. If you say you're fine waiting, you've just agreed to wait without a limit. If you say you need to know by a certain time, you've set a boundary without making it a fight. You can also say you're going to keep Saturday open for something else if he can't tell you by then. Only say that if you mean it.
Give him until a set time, then stop chasing
Decide on your deadline before you send anything. Friday afternoon or Friday evening works for most weekend plans, because it gives him time to think without leaving you hanging until Saturday morning. If he gave you a vague window like "later in the week," hold him to the end of that window, not an hour after it.
If he doesn't answer by your deadline, send one short follow-up and no more. After that, make your own plans and let him come to you. If he replies after you've already moved on, you can decide whether he's worth rescheduling around. Sitting on your phone waiting for him to come back is the part that costs you the most time.
Why these replies fail
“Ok whatever, just text me when you know”
It hands him the whole decision, signals you're annoyed without saying what you need, and gives him no date to work toward.
“Are you seeing someone else or what?”
It jumps to an accusation he can deny, so he has to defend himself instead of answering whether he wants to make plans with you.
“No worries! Just let me know whenever, I'm super flexible 😊”
It says you'll wait indefinitely, which tells him he can take as long as he likes and you'll still be available.
Common mistakes
- Accepting the vague answer and going quiet until he texts again on Sunday
- Asking whether he's seeing someone else or has lost interest before you've asked for a day
- Making it sound like you're fine with anything, which gives him no reason to decide
- Sending a long message about how you feel about being kept waiting
- Following up three or four times in one afternoon
Questions people ask
- Is "I'll let you know my plans" a bad sign?
- Not automatically. It usually means he hasn't decided yet, not that he's lost interest. The better signal is what happens after you ask for a specific day. If he commits to something concrete, he's still interested. If he stays vague after a clear prompt, that tells you more than the first text did.
- How long should I wait for him to confirm?
- Wait until the window he gave you, or until a deadline you set before you texted him, usually by Friday afternoon for weekend plans. If he said nothing specific, a day is a fair amount of time. Waiting past that without a clear commitment means you're holding a spot for someone who isn't holding one for you.
- Should I send a follow-up if he doesn't reply?
- Yes, one short follow-up after your deadline passes is reasonable. Keep it neutral and practical, and ask a simple yes or no question. Don't send a second or third message in the same day. If he still doesn't answer, make your own plans and treat his reply as optional.
- Does it matter if he texts first later in the week?
- It matters less than whether he gives you a concrete plan. A random text on Wednesday that says hey doesn't settle weekend plans. What counts is a suggested day, a time, or a question that moves things forward. Even a short message with a real plan is worth more than several vague check-ins.
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