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.

Should I always wait for him to text first?

You should text him first if, youre reaching out to him to genuinely connect and communicate with him. If for any reason youre texting him based on worry, fear or anxiety. Such as, trying to “keep his interest” or manipulating him to do something for you.

How often should you initiate texting with a guy?

You should look for three to five messages a day, unless you strike up a conversation, then look for more. The most important thing to look out for is whether or not it seems like youre on his mind. Remember, these are simple guidelines, and there is no hard and fast rule.