You’ve been there. You’re in the middle of your day, scrolling through your phone, and you see a message from someone. You haven’t had the chance to reply yet, but then boom, another text from the same person hits your screen. Welcome to the world of double texts. Whether it’s a crush, a friend, a coworker, or someone you just matched with, getting a second message before responding to the first can feel a little awkward, a little overwhelming, or maybe even flattering. The truth is, how you respond to double texts can either deepen a connection or completely derail it. That’s why learning how to reply to double texts with emotional intelligence, awareness, and authenticity is a real-life social skill everyone should have.
