Original Advice
“DO: Respond quickly or set a clear response window.”
Quick Reply, Or Office Hours
Needy isn’t the problem. Your silence is. You ignite people, then vanish into notifications you pretend don’t matter. That vacuum breeds demands, double texts, spirals. If you want less cling, stop creating mystery by accident. Either answer while the fire’s hot or tell them when you’ll be back. Fast clarity cuts drama. Delay breeds stories you didn’t write.
Your speed is a gift when it serves direction. Respond now to simple things. For the rest, set office hours like a grown flame. Boundaries aren’t ice; they’re kind forecasts. People relax when they know the weather. Clear windows let you sprint guilt-free and let them plan. You become reliable without becoming available. Precision solves neediness better than performance, punishment, or ghosting.
Cosmic Context
You’re Mars-ruled cardinal fire: built to start, not hover. Use time like a blade—cut paths, not people.
Action
──────Text: I reply 7-9pm weekdays. Expect me then.
✨ You are allowed to be unreachable while you live your life. ✨