Sometimes, people might watch your story to get a glimpse of your life without feeling the need to follow. Maybe they don't want their feed filled with your posts all the time or they haven't decided if they're really interested in your content yet.
It could be that they enjoy the occasional peek into your story for entertainment or inspiration but don't have a strong enough interest to follow. Or, they might not want to give the impression of being too involved but still like to stay updated in a passive way.
Maybe they just want to keep tabs on you without having a direct connection. It could be they're curious but not committed.
Maybe they just stumble upon it and find it interesting. Or it could be that it shows up in their recommendations.
It could be that they don't know what to say or aren't sure how to reply. Sometimes people need more time to think of something meaningful to text.
Maybe they just happened to come across it and weren't that interested in following for the long term.
It could be that they aren't sure how to reply or don't feel strongly enough about it to bother. Sometimes people just scroll through and don't engage actively.
I watch my story mainly because it makes me feel good. It can be inspiring, funny or touching, depending on the moment. Also, it helps me relax and forget about any stress I have.
There could be several reasons. They might be shy or not want to show too much interaction. Or they could think the stories are okay but not good enough to warrant a like. Maybe they're just passive viewers.
In most cases, when people follow you, they have access to your story. But it might also depend on your privacy settings and the platform's rules.
Maybe they just want to show off or gain attention.
Maybe they find it interesting or engaging.
It could be that the stories are visually appealing or just catch their attention briefly, but the posts don't offer enough value or don't align with their preferences. Sometimes, people might just be browsing without having a strong opinion on the posts.