What to text when she's dating others but still messaging you
She told you she's talking to someone else but keeps texting. Here's how to respond without playing games or wasting time.
She's been honest that she's exploring options with other people. The fact that she told you, and is still messaging you, means she's keeping you in play while she figures things out. This is actually clearer than the people who hide it.
Your reply matters because it sets the tone for what happens next. You can either accept the position you're in, push back on it, or walk away. A good text does one of those clearly. Most people respond with confusion or hurt, which just makes them easier to ignore.
She needs to know if you're okay being one of several options. She needs to know if you want exclusivity. She needs to know if you're moving on. Be direct about your own boundaries instead of trying to make her choose you.
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When someone tells you they're talking to other people, they're giving you information, not asking permission. It's actually the moment of highest honesty you'll get. Some people would just ghost or date you without saying anything. She didn't do that.
What this means: She might be testing the waters with multiple people. She might be waiting to see who steps up. She might like you but not be ready to commit. She might be keeping you as backup. Any of these could be true. The point is that her messaging you after telling you this is not a sign of hidden feelings. It's just her maintaining contact while she decides.
State your boundary, don't question hers
Your reply should say clearly what you need. You're okay continuing without exclusivity for now. Or you need exclusivity if this is going anywhere. Or you're stepping back because this isn't what you're looking for.
Don't ask her why she's still messaging you if she's talking to others. Don't ask what you did wrong or what the other person has that you don't. Don't try to negotiate her feelings. Just say what you need. This shows you respect what she said enough to engage with it seriously. It also makes it easier for her to either agree or tell you she can't.
Send it soon, then give her space
Send your reply within a few hours or the next day while the conversation is still fresh. Don't wait three days thinking that looks cool. This is serious enough to address quickly.
After you send it, stop texting about this topic. If she responds with her own boundary, accept it or don't. If she doesn't respond, that's your answer. Don't send a follow-up text in two weeks checking her status. If you told her you need exclusivity and she's not offering it, move your attention elsewhere. You'll know where things stand within a week.
Why these replies fail
“okay that's cool, no worries at all! let me know whenever you have time to hang”
You're pretending this doesn't matter to you, which makes you look like you don't have standards and sets you up to be surprised when she deprioritizes you.
“so does that mean you don't see potential with me? what's different about the other person?”
You're asking her to convince you or make you feel special, which puts emotional labor on her and makes you look insecure.
“...”
Silence reads as either anger or desperation. She won't chase a gap. You'll just fade out over time without either of you knowing why.
Common mistakes
- Pretending you didn't hear what she said or acting like it didn't matter
- Asking 'what about me' or 'what do i mean to you' to make her prove her interest
- Sending a long emotional message that shifts the burden onto her to comfort you
- Going silent to make her chase you instead of saying what you actually want
- Continuing to text like nothing changed, then getting mad when she pulls back
Questions people ask
- Should I keep texting her while she figures this out?
- Only if you've said clearly whether you're okay with that situation. Don't do the work of staying connected if you're actually hoping she picks you. Keep texting light and infrequent. Make plans if you want, but don't use messaging to try and compete with the other person.
- What if she says she likes me the most but doesn't want to commit yet?
- People can like you most and still need time or space or want to keep options open. Liking you most doesn't mean choosing you. Decide if you're comfortable waiting, and give her a real deadline in your head. Three weeks, a month, whatever you need. Then check in.
- Does her telling me this mean she's not that into me?
- Not necessarily. It could mean she wants to be honest instead of sneaky. It could mean she's unsure between two people. It could also mean you're not her priority. You find out by seeing whether she moves toward exclusivity or keeps you in the same holding pattern for months.
- Should I tell her I'm talking to other people too?
- Only if it's true. Don't do it as a tactic to make her jealous or to seem less available. If you are actually dating other people, mention it naturally when it comes up. It actually does level the field and can help her see you as someone with options.
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