You may be worried that youre being held down by the arbitrary three-day rule, but fortunately, it may turn out youre doing more worrying than necessary. According to experts, the best rule of thumb is that you should text someone within 24 hours after a first date.

How long should you text before asking on a date?

“Four to five days of chatting before you initiate the date is often the sweet spot. It gives you enough time to build that foundation of trust, but its not so long that the momentum drops off.”

Should I text him to confirm our date?

Yes, you do always want to confirm a date ahead of time, even if other folks tell you otherwise. Confirming your date is polite, it shows interest, it avoids miscommunications, and it puts your mind at ease.

How long should I wait before texting him back?

Post Sennings general rule is to not wait longer than one to three hours to reply, he tells TI. A text conversation can go stale in a few hours, he says. Dont just make them wait. If youre crushing on someone, dont play mind games, he says.

Is it normal for him not to text everyday?

The guy may not be texting you every chance he gets free, but he may text you at least once in the day if he likes you. Just remember he has a life, a job, or maybe school and cant always text as often as you may be able to with your life. Just because he doesnt respond right away doesnt mean hes lost interest.