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.

Should I text him back right away?

If you text him back right away some of the time, thats okay. It might even be good, just to keep him off balance and give him a taste of getting that instant reward. But dont always reply immediately.

Is it better to wait for a guy to text you?

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 do you know if a guy likes you through text?

Until that day comes, here are a few ways to tell if someone likes you over text, according to experts.They Reply Quickly. Their Texts Are Engaging. They Let You Know When Theyll Be Busy. They Apologize For Being Gone. They Start Saying “We” They Dish Out The Compliments. You Use Nicknames. They Start Using Heart Emojis.More items •Dec 21, 2017