You usually trade off who starts
Go for itIf initiation is roughly mutual, texting first is just being a normal, interested person. No overthinking required.
Should you text him first?
Confidence, yes. Chasing, no.
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Text first or wait?
You always start, he rarely does
PauseIf you're carrying every opener, reaching out again won't fix the imbalance. Let the space speak and see if he fills it.
Great date, no text yet
One light message is fineSending a warm, low-pressure follow-up after a good date is confident, not needy. I'll write one that keeps your cool.
He went cold and you want to reopen
Think twiceTexting to reignite someone who pulled away usually rewards the wrong behavior. Make sure you want him, not just closure.
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FAQ
More about texting first.
Is it bad to always text him first?
Texting first isn't bad — always being the only one who does is the issue. Initiation should go both ways. DearHim looks at the balance and tells you whether to send it.
What should I text him first?
Skip 'hey.' Lead with something specific, playful, or tied to your last conversation so he has a real reason to reply. I'll write you one.
Will texting first make me look desperate?
Not if it's occasional and confident. Desperation is in the frequency and tone, not the act of reaching out once.
Is this really free?
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