- A talking stage means you are talking with someone with the hope of a relationship
- Are you presently in a talking stage with someone? Are you worried if it's going to end in a relationship?
- Here are signs to know if your talking stage isn't going to work
“Talking stage” is one of the most awkward and uncertain times in a relationship that can be anywhere from lame and boring all the way to serious and interesting. You're getting to know someone new, butterflies are fluttering in your tummy, and there's a ton to talk about.
The talking stage can last a couple of weeks and sometimes even several months. During this period, you will need to look for signs to determine whether you'll be moving forward to the stage of a relationship.
5 signs your talking stage won’t go anywhere
Here are signs to know a talking stage isn't leading anywhere:
1. You’re getting mixed feelings: You’re still in the process of getting to know this person. However, if you’re constantly getting mixed feelings, or rather, a lot of inconsistencies from their side. This is a sign of disinterest.
2. Too much talk about their ex: If the person you’re texting is often mentioning their ex. This red flag shows they’re not over their last relationship, so you should probably move away from this situation.
3. Overly negative: It’s normal to be negative at times. However, if every conversation with this person turns into a rant or anything overly negative, that’s a sign they don't have your best interest at heart.
4. Always busy: Being busy is not necessarily a bad thing as it shows that the person is committed and hard-working. But if they don’t have any time throughout the day, or even the entire week, to chat with you just a bit because they’re “always busy,” especially if you’re constantly trying to keep the conversation going and they don’t reciprocate at all, that could be a red flag.
5. They never flirt back: The talking stage is not just about talking about your stories. It’s also about building bonds between you two. So, if you’re a couple of weeks deep in this stage and you try your luck with a bit of flirting and you never get any flirting back, that’s a red flag that maybe they aren’t interested in anything more.
With these five signs, you should be able to determine whether your talking stage is going to work or if it's another failed attempt to start a relationship.