The minimum amount of time to wait before replying to a text message from a love interest without seeming desperate and needy.
Bob 16:25 Hey it's bob, got your number last night in that dive bar. How's ur day goin?
Candy 16:32 Oh hey bob, my day's going well thanks, nothing hectic just relaxing.
Bob 16:39 Lets bangbangbangbangbang
Candy 16:43 Sounds great!
*7 minute rule alarm bells in Bob's brain*
Bob 17:30 Actually I'm busy that day
Candy 17:31 What day?? What? But I LOVE YOU, YOU WILL FATHER MY CHILDREN
Bob 17:31 *deletes number*
by Honkyassmofo October 13, 2011
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