Texting is the new talking. It’s how we keep in touch with friends, family, romantic interests, and even colleagues. Because it’s so immediate, it’s easy to overthink the entire process, from crafting the perfect message to waiting for a reply.
When you send a text and don’t hear back, your mind can start racing. “Did I say something wrong? Are they mad at me? Do they even like me?” The silence can be deafening, triggering anxiety and self-doubt. It’s a modern communication problem that plagues us all.
But what about those times when you want to text someone, specifically him, but you have nothing to say? You’re not looking for information or trying to make plans. You just feel this urge to reach out, even if you don’t have a specific reason. What’s behind that urge?
This article is all about understanding that feeling, especially when “I want to text him but have nothing to say” becomes a recurring thought. We’ll explore the reasons you might be feeling this way, the potential downsides of sending a pointless text, and some helpful ways to manage the anxiety that comes with it. We’ll also cover what to do if he’s not texting you back, and how to cope with that situation, too.