There is no magic number for how often to text while dating. What matters more than volume is pattern: are your messages building connection, or just filling silence?

In the first few weeks, one or two thoughtful exchanges a day is plenty. A message that references something real builds more connection than ten generic good morning texts.

Texting has three jobs: planning the next date, sharing moments from your day, and checking in. Problems start when endless chats replace real dates.

Texting becomes a problem when it creates pressure or scorekeeping. Talk about it plainly, and judge interest by the whole picture: plans made, dates kept, and engagement in person.