When did being online mean I owe you a reply? The pressure to always be available

We can’t believe this is just us, but when did being online mean you owe people an instant reply?We’re overthinking the pressure to always be available and how messaging somehow turned into a 24/7 expectation. From the anxiety of leaving someone on read, to the silent judgement when you don’t reply straight away, we unpack why simply being “online” suddenly feels like you’re expected to respond.In this episode, we get honest about reply time guilt, the paranoia of seeing someone typing and then stopping, and why being online doesn’t actually mean you’re ready to have a conversation. We also talk about work chats, voice notes, missed calls that feel like emergencies but aren’t, and the weird hypocrisy of expecting quick replies while taking hours ourselves.Tune in if you’ve ever worried someone thinks you’re ignoring them, felt pressure to reply instantly just because you were online, or wondered when messaging stopped being “reply when you can” and started feeling like a live chat service.👋 Join the conversation: Do you feel pressure to reply straight away, or are you firmly in the “I’ll reply when I’m ready” camp? Share it on our Brand New Facebook Page here🎙️ Be a Guest: Have you got a topic we can help you overthink? We’d love to hear from you. Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🔔 Subscribe: New episodes every other Tuesday. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an overthinking moment.