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Here are 10 reliable signs they're genuinely interested — and a few that mean they're definitely not.","2026-04-01","https:\u002F\u002Fhilainie.com\u002Fblog\u002Fdating\u002Fhow-to-tell-if-someone-likes-you-over-text\u002F",5,[14,17,20,23,26],{"q":15,"a":16},"What does it mean if someone texts you first every day?","If someone consistently initiates conversations, it's a strong sign they think about you and enjoy talking to you. Initiating takes effort and intentionality — people don't do it for people they're indifferent about.",{"q":18,"a":19},"Does fast reply time mean someone likes you?","Not always on its own, but combined with other signs it matters. Fast replies signal that you're a priority. Consistently slow replies (hours or days for short messages) usually mean the opposite.",{"q":21,"a":22},"What if they text a lot but never ask to meet up?","This is a yellow flag. Some people are comfortable texting but anxious about meeting. 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