diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index 9b7db28b2..723077969 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Number of days of inactivity before an issue becomes stale
 daysUntilStale: 90
 # Number of days of inactivity before a stale issue is closed
-daysUntilClose: 1
+daysUntilClose: 7
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels:
   - bug
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable
 markComment: >
   This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had
-  recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you
-  for your contributions.
+  recent activity. It will be closed in 7 days if no further activity occurs. 
+  Feel free to reopen it if it's still relevant to you. Thank you 
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
 closeComment: false