I think our expectations on people to reply continually when we start to communicate might be a bit of the problem. Lol I have a really good friend & we call & talk but I get busy on my farm & with working around the house & don't always have time for our long conversations. She actually got worried that I didn't WANT to communicate with her as it could be weeks between talking after the weekly Bible study we were in ended. I have gotten better at calling also, but the expectations of WHEN someone SHOULD respond can create undo anxiety about rejection.

Lol I had started messaging a person on FB that I had known before. We would constantly text.....but I have a life & it was busy. At first this person wondered where I was. I respond when I have time....sometimes I have more time than others......maybe that is the case with these people too? Or maybe they didn't feel a connection. Honestly I think it's good to take it slow & relaxed in getting to know the other person.