I don't think you should reply back IMMEDIATELY, however, as it screams "beck and call."
Yeah, I did see you mention that somewhere else. With texts, maybe get back on 1-2 of each 3 fairly quick. With e-mails..be super slow. With phone calls....be more consistent. Texts and e-mails are impersonal; the tone is in the eye of the beholder. I think behaviors to encourage using the telephone or face to face are better....she can hear that you are pleased (somewhat) to hear from her, or at least not displeased, you aren't angry, you sound happy, and that you are blowing her off in a friendly manner, not because you are running away from a fight like a chicken. I prefer Gucci's duck and weave (or duck and dodge or whatever) to avoidance. Give an answer one way or another, even if it isn't necessarily a concrete answer.
You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with. Dr. Wayne Dyer
