If a guy likes you, he'll want to connect with you often. "Are they attentive in between dates? Do you feel connected throughout the day? The amount of and type of communication is an indicator of how into you they are," as certified life coach and love life strategist Lisa Concepcion explained to Elite Daily. Perri Schneider, an online dating coach, emphasized to the Daily Mail that most people have "their phones near them" most of the time, so if a guy you're interested in can't get back to you in a reasonable amount of time, "they might not be a worthwhile person to date." How much time is a "reasonable amount of time"? "I would say a few hours is an understandable amount of time if not sooner, longer than that is not cool," she added.
However, emergencies do happen, and some days are busier than others, so you shouldn't panic if he suddenly takes a bit longer to respond to your texts. "Not everyone will have the same style of communication that you do," Schneider added.
Additionally, Schneider explained that communicating too often too early can be a problem. Oftentimes, relationships that start off hot and heavy tend to fizzle out just as quickly. "Oftentimes people that act like boyfriend/girlfriend from day one have wounds they haven't worked through yet – that are coming out in this constant need for validation or reassurance," she said. "Or they're just filling a void."
