Being left voice mails but no call

The frustrating experience of receiving voice mails but no actual calls!

Here are some possible reasons why someone might be leaving you voice mails but not calling back:

  1. They're busy or overwhelmed: The person might be dealing with a lot on their plate and not have the time or energy to make a call. They might be leaving voice mails as a way to keep in touch without committing to a full conversation.
  2. They're hesitant or unsure: The person might be leaving voice mails because they're not sure what to say or how to approach the conversation. They might be waiting for you to initiate a call or respond to their message.
  3. They're using voice mails as a way to avoid a conversation: Unfortunately, some people might be leaving voice mails as a way to avoid having a difficult or uncomfortable conversation. They might be hoping you'll respond with a brief message, rather than engaging in a longer conversation.
  4. They're not tech-savvy: The person might not be comfortable with phone calls or might not know how to use their phone's voicemail system. They might be leaving voice mails as a way to communicate, but not necessarily expecting a response.
  5. They're trying to be polite: The person might be leaving voice mails as a way to be polite and show they're thinking of you, even if they're not able to have a conversation at the moment.

What can you do?

  1. Respond to their voice mail: If you're able to respond to their voice mail, do so! This shows you're interested in communicating and can help keep the conversation going.
  2. Call them back: If you're able to call them back, do so! This can help clear up any misunderstandings and show you're willing to have a conversation.
  3. Send a text or email: If you're unable to call or respond to their voice mail, consider sending a text or email to keep the conversation going.
  4. Set boundaries: If someone is consistently leaving voice mails but not calling back, it might be time to set some boundaries. Let them know you'd prefer a call or text response, rather than a voice mail.
  5. Practice self-care: Remember that you can't control how others communicate. Focus on your own self-care and prioritize your own communication needs.

Remember, effective communication is key to building strong relationships. If someone is consistently leaving voice mails but not calling back, it might be worth having an open and honest conversation about your communication needs and expectations.