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When you’re chatting with a new guy, it’s really tempting to text him non-stop so you get to know him better. Even though you want to keep up the conversation, too many messages could make you sound a little over-eager or make him lose interest. Luckily, there are some ways he may hint at his feelings in his messages. Keep reading for a few signs to watch out for so you know if it’s time to take a break from your phone or move on to someone else.
When You Should Stop Texting a Guy
- If you’ve already texted him, wait to receive a response before texting again.
- If he never messages you first and only sends one word replies, he might not be interested.
- You might want to stop texting him if he never wants to hang out or doesn’t talk to you in person.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow long should you not text a guy for?Julianne CantarellaJulianne Cantarella is a Dating Coach, Certified Life Coach, Licensed Social Worker, and the CEO and President of New Jersey's Matchmaker. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping women heal from a heartbreak and create healthy long-term relationships. Julianne created a comprehensive transformational date coaching program From First Date to Soulmate™ that has helped hundreds of women find love. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University. Julianne has contributed to numerous media such as Your Tango Online Magazine, 24Seven Wellness Magazine, and Talk of The Town Magazine. She has also been featured as a relationship expert on CBS, iHeartRadio, and PBS “This Emotional Life Project.”
Dating & Relationship CoachI think intentionally not texting a guy you're interested in is probably a bad strategy. If your conversation is engaging, active, and frequent, don't stop talking to him if you're into it! -
QuestionWhat's a red flag that I should stop texting a guy?Julianne CantarellaJulianne Cantarella is a Dating Coach, Certified Life Coach, Licensed Social Worker, and the CEO and President of New Jersey's Matchmaker. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in helping women heal from a heartbreak and create healthy long-term relationships. Julianne created a comprehensive transformational date coaching program From First Date to Soulmate™ that has helped hundreds of women find love. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Ramapo College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University. Julianne has contributed to numerous media such as Your Tango Online Magazine, 24Seven Wellness Magazine, and Talk of The Town Magazine. She has also been featured as a relationship expert on CBS, iHeartRadio, and PBS “This Emotional Life Project.”
Dating & Relationship CoachIf his texts are sort of dismissive or he isn't really making an effort to connect, that's usually a bad sign. It's also a red flag if he leaves you on read and then texts you out of nowhere to string you along a bit.
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Some people prefer to talk over the phone, on a video call, or in person. If your guy isn’t a fan of texting, ask if they’d rather communicate in a different way.Thanks
References
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/stop-texting-your-crush-012519
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-is-2020/201403/signs-your-date-isnt-interested-in-you
- ↑ Julianne Cantarella. Dating & Relationship Coach. Expert Interview. 6 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a36816319/dry-texting/
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/texting-dos-and-donts-in-relationships/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/break-up.html