I understand what you are saying about some personal messages. I would be mad to expect people to check their e-mail as frequently as I do.
This more a question of valuing a relationship. The person in question knows how much I look forward to getting their e-mails - it gives me a real lift - to what is a long long day. I think what the bottom line is that I feel their lack of communication may be indicative of lust rather than love.
Do you know --- I think I had to write that down for it to sink in. In fact, it makes a lot of sense.

In keeping with the thread, I find e-mail is a much better tool than fax or phone. Its informality works well in the comminication business, and I can honestly say that I have found many a kindred spirit through this medium(incuding the mudcat!)
Bun