Double-texting your crush isnt always a bad idea. Double-texting, or messaging two times before someone responds, is viewed as taboo in modern dating. While double-texting can feel bad, therapists say there is no rule for how much you should text.

Is Double texting ever a good idea?

The benefit of double-texting are long-lasting. Even if you send a second message one full week after your first, theres a 12% chance your match will respond, as compared to a 0.39% chance that theyll respond after a week if youve send only one message.

Should you double text a guy if he hasnt replied?

If they dont respond, following up with a text like, Im still in the neighborhood. Where are you?, or Still nearby, do you want to meet up or not? is unnecessary. You dont want to double text if youre asking a question thats really a covert way of finding out how they feel about you, Winter says.

Do guys double text when they like you?

HE DOUBLE TEXTS. That means he really, really likes you. Most people are wary to send a double text because it can make you appear vulnerable. The fact that he doesnt care is a sign of maturity, and a sign he likes you too much to be embarrassed by his own texting habits.

Is it OK to double text friends?

Double-texting, or messaging two times before someone responds, is viewed as taboo in modern dating. While double-texting can feel bad, therapists say there is no rule for how much you should text. If you feel bad about double-texting, put your phone down and let the other person reply at their own pace.