In new relationships, texting can feel like a full-time job. Should you wait to text back? How often is too often? It's exhausting trying to decode the "right" amount.
Here's the truth: there's no magic number. What matters is matching energy. If they text you long paragraphs, responding with one-word answers isn't going to work. If they take hours to respond, don't blow up their phone.
Balance Is Key
Texting should enhance your connection, not become your entire connection. Eventually, you'll move past the constant texting phase, and that's actually a good sign - you're comfortable enough to not need constant validation.