What to text when she says she's talking to other people too
How to respond when she mentions she's seeing other people. Stay calm, set your own position, and decide if you want to keep going.
When she tells you she's talking to other people, she's either being honest about where things stand or testing how you'll react. Either way, it's information. Your move is not to panic or try to convince her you're the best option.
A good reply does two things. It signals you're cool with dating reality, most people are talking to multiple people early on. And it makes clear what you actually want from here. You're not accepting scraps. You're also not playing games. You're just being direct about your own interest level and what you're looking for.
The replies that work don't beg for exclusivity or act wounded. They also don't pretend you didn't hear what she said. You acknowledge it, you stay in the conversation, and you let her know whether you're still interested in moving forward.
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Try for freeDating multiple people early on doesn't mean disinterest
Most people are talking to multiple people for the first few weeks of dating. It doesn't mean she's not into you. It means she's not assuming you two are exclusive just because you've texted a few times or hung out once or twice.
She's telling you this because she likes you enough to be straight about it, or because things are moving slow and she wants to keep her options open. Either way, the message is not 'I don't like you.' The message is 'I'm not ready to put all my eggs in one basket yet.' That's different. If you react like she's rejected you, you'll kill momentum for no reason.
Show you understood her and state your preference
Don't dodge what she said. Don't act surprised or hurt. She expects you to understand how dating works. Instead, acknowledge that you heard her and then tell her what you're interested in. You can say you're also talking to people but would rather focus on her. Or you can say you're not, and you'd like to see if things go somewhere with her specifically.
The move is to be honest about your own position and your own feelings, not to match hers or one-up her. If you actually want exclusivity, say so calmly. If you're also dating around and that's fine with you, say so. The goal is to land on the same page or to figure out quickly that you're not on the same page.
Give her space before sending one follow-up message
Send your reply and then wait. If she responds and the conversation keeps going, you're in. If she goes quiet, wait two to three days before sending a second message. Don't send multiple messages trying to convince her or explain yourself. A single follow-up that assumes she's just busy is enough.
If she doesn't respond to the follow-up, stop. You have your answer. She either got freaked out by what you said, lost interest, or is busy and not prioritizing you. None of those are worth chasing. Move on.
Why these replies fail
“Oh wow that sucks. I guess I'll go talk to other people too then”
This is petty and defensive. It makes it look like you only want to talk to her if she's not talking to anyone else, which reads as insecure.
“Are you serious right now? How many people are you talking to?”
You're interrogating her instead of telling her what you want. It puts her on the defensive and kills any chance of moving forward.
“That's cool, no pressure. Whatever works for you honestly. Just let me know if you want to hang sometime”
You're acting unbothered when you're probably bothered. This comes across as passive aggressive and leaves no room for clarity about where either of you stands.
Common mistakes
- Freaking out or going silent, which makes it look like you can't handle how dating actually works
- Immediately asking for exclusivity, which puts pressure on a new connection
- Pretending you're fine with it when you're not, then resenting her later
- Matching her energy by suddenly saying you're talking to five other people if it's not true
- Asking a lot of questions about who she's talking to instead of focusing on your own position
Questions people ask
- Should I tell her I'm talking to other people too even if I'm not?
- No. If you're only interested in her, say so. If the truth is you're also dating around, say that. Lying here creates a false equivalence and will blow up later when she finds out. Just be straight about your own situation.
- Does this mean she's not that interested in me?
- Not necessarily. Early dating involves hedging bets. She might really like you and still want to keep talking to others until things feel more solid. Interest and exclusivity are not the same thing. Pay attention to how she acts, not just what she says.
- What if I want exclusivity right now?
- Tell her. Say something like 'I really like you and I'd prefer to focus on just you if you're open to that.' Be ready for her to say she needs more time or that she's not ready. That's not rejection, that's just information. Then decide if waiting around works for you.
- How long should I wait before following up if she doesn't respond?
- Give it two to three days. One follow-up message is fine. After that, if she's still quiet, assume she's not interested enough to respond and move on. Sending multiple messages just looks desperate and makes the situation worse.
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