Disengaged answers Giving short, one-word answers like “fine,” “good,” or “k” are signs that they don’t want to have a conversation. Unanswered texts with repeated excuses They “forgot” to text back, always have phone trouble, or have been too busy to look at texts. They never ask you to hang out You’re always trying to make plans to hang out with them. Or if they do try to make plans, it’s usually at the last minute (ie. you’re their backup-plan). They constantly make excuses They’re always have a “family emergency” or something always comes up that prevents them from replying to your texts or messages. They go dark on social media They might block you, unfollow you, or stop liking your posts, photos, and tweets.