The Facebook "Seen" message gives me a lot of anxiety! When I see that the person has "seen" the message, but does not reply, I start thinking about all the possible reasons why they would 'ignore' me... Does anyone else feel this? If so, how do you cope?

I can relate to this as well. A practice that has helped me is to remind myself that everyone sets their own boundaries in relationships, and if I want a well thought-out and insightful response, I must accept the time it might take another to provide that.

I feel this way a lot, especially when texting close friends or family members. The way that I usually try to cope is by reminding myself how much the person I'm talking to cares about me, and how they've proved it previously verbally and also through their actions.

I am sure a lot of people feel that way. Some people go on facebook just to connect with others while others go on for business purposes, playing the games they have available, browsing other links, groups, etc so they are distracted. Sometimes, I get so busy on the web, I forget that I even had a chat going until long after if it isn't something that needs attention right away.

It can be a very difficult feeling when people see but do not respond to your message. I like to keep in mind that something may have came up and they had to go andthey just simply forgot, another thing could be they just didn't know what to say, I try to put myself in their situation to think about what the circumstance could be

I absolutely feel this, all of the time! Me and another friend actually joke about it because we experience the same thing. A lot of the time there are very good reasons for them not being able to respond, but if you're genuinely concerned, especially if it's with a friend or loved one, let them know! Communication is key in a healthy relationship.

Well remember that it is "seen" the moment a message is opened. It dose not necessarily mean that it was read. I understand that it can look like you are being ignored, but give it time, If they don't respond, in a few days, send another message.

Yes I feel like this sometimes, sometimes you have got to think to yourself 'maybe they are busy' 'maybe something has come up' think positive as much as you can in situations like this

Yeah actually, it does for me too! Mostly I go and watch my favorite tv shows or text my older sister about Jared Padelecki. I just cope using distraction, I suppose.

I feel this all the time! I cope by just thinking they must be busy, or something came up. If you feel like there is something wrong just ask them, how are they and they will tell you. My partner does this a lot, but she's usually busy when she doesn't answer. She connects to her university friends through facebook and they help each other over there group chat, and mines will pop up and because it has she started typing and had to move back to the original chat she was on. This happens to a lot of people.

I used to worry about this all the time! But then I realized that humans are often multitasking to extreme degrees, and often read a message with the intention of replying, but instead get distracted by one of the many things they're doing or thinking about.