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Household and time
How long should I wait before I worry about a reply?
Measure the wait against their usual pace, not the clock: a reply that's slower than normal is weak evidence, and a silence several times longer than their norm is worth one calm question. In your 40s, when both of you are juggling work, kids and parents, a full day in a heavy week is ordinary.
4 sources · Updated October 1, 2026