She Said She'll Think About It: What to Say Back

"No promises" is a hedge. She's telling you the door isn't closed but she hasn't decided to walk through it. Usually that means she likes the idea enough to not reject it outright, and she's either busy, unsure about timing, or unsure about you specifically. Sometimes it's a polite way of saying she's not interested and doesn't want to say so directly.

You won't know which from this one message. Her earlier texts will tell you more. If she's been warm, asking questions and keeping the conversation going, the maybe is probably real. If her replies were short before this and she's now offering a vague answer, lean toward the more cautious reading.

The reply has three jobs. First, it accepts what she said at face value, so she doesn't feel cornered. A short response like "Fair enough, no pressure" does this without sounding wounded or pushy. Second, it leaves a clear way for her to say yes later without having to make a fresh decision. Mentioning something light you could do, like a coffee or a specific weekend, works better than asking her to commit to a date.

Third, it keeps the tone matching the rest of your conversation. If you've been joking around, stay in that register. A sudden shift to formal or serious will read as awkward and make the maybe feel heavier than it was.

After her answer, don't reply again right away unless she's still actively texting you. Give it two to four days, depending on how often you normally talk. If you've been messaging daily, a two-day gap already reads as a pause. If you've been slower, match that rhythm.

When you do follow up, keep it to one short message that doesn't reopen the question. Something about your day or a shared interest works. If she replies warmly and mentions plans, you can bring up the drink again. If she replies briefly or not at all after a second light message, take that as your answer and let the thread end naturally. Sending a third or fourth nudge turns a soft no into a hard one.