They give short, withdrawn answers Monotone responses like “okay,” “fine,” or “good” without any additional information are a sign they don’t want to continue the conversation. They make excuses There are times when things “come up” and schedules change, but things constantly coming up whenever you make plans is a sign they’re avoiding you. They slip away in social settings They bounce from group to group at social gatherings (avoiding one-on-one time) or they find an excuse to leave the room when you enter. They disrespect your opinion They may not ask for your input or dismiss your thoughts and feelings when you offer them. They use you They only talk to you when they need something like attention, sex, or someone to vent to. They rarely try to make plans (and if they do, it’s last minute) This is a sign that spending time with you is not a priority for them. They go silent Unanswered texts, messages, or calls are a sign that someone is avoiding you. If they repeatedly reply with something along the lines of: “Sorry, I’ve been busy, maybe later?” you can assume that you’re not a priority for them.