I usually just say something like "so sorry didn't see this till now" Or "sorry I got busy" or "i was exhausted" doesn't really have to be much more complicated that that esp if communication tires you like it does for me then explain better when more energy if yup feel like you need to

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i just reply and people don’t care. if they ask i’m just like i’m bad at texting and prefer phone calls when possible

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