The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Why would somebody text me first, but then deliberately ignore my message for hours when I reply?
That seems like a lot of effort just for attention. Are there any other reasons they might do this?
Yes, it's possible that they are playing games or trying to manipulate you in some way. They could be testing your interest in them or trying to see if they have control over the situation. It's important to communicate openly with them about how their behavior makes you feel.