How long should I wait for someone to text me after a first date?

[Anonymous]

I'm fairly new to dating apps but just started using Hinge. I met a guy and we had a virtual (video chat/Skype) date. The date lasted three hours and we talked the whole time. We got along really well, and he mentioned doing it again, and also taking me out when lockdown ended. It's now been a full day since the Skype date and I haven't heard from him. I was the last one to message him (prior to the date) and I think the ball is in his court as far as contacting me goes. Should I consider this ghosting or do you guys think it's too soon to tell?

[Apope16]

As a guy who knows what I am doing. I usually get back to a lady the next day. As a woman... I would wait for a response for three days. If there is no answer shoot him a text and say "Hey, I really enjoyed out time together. Would you like to do this again?"

[Adam1978]

Who took the initiative to the date? The opposed person should take the initiative this time to signal mutual interest. However there is never wrong to take initiative yourself if you think it went well.

[flashpoint453]

I only waited like a hour after I realized I like a guy before I asked them out and it normally works

[vintagegirl90]

It’s a day, leave him be if you like him, you will patiently wait, neediness is unattractive

[standingUP]

I don't believe in playing games. If this person is somebody you would like to keep for yourself then do not make them guess what you feel. A lot of really great people had crossed paths for a reason and some of us took it upon ourselves to sabotage it just so we don't come across desperate. All while that amazing person found someone that would give them the respect of keeping connected.

[Anonymous]

He might be ghosting, but maybe not either. Might be waiting to hear from you (especially if he's questioning in his head at all how the date went)? Nothing wrong with you texting, don't wait for him. Just say something like "I had a good time, look forward to the next time". This shows interest on your part also. When women wait for guys to "text first", what you don't seem to realize is we can and do sometimes take this as disinterest (as would you right?).

[Uncut]

You don’t. It may never come. If you want reach out to them. Each person could have a different perspective or how the date went. One could think it was amazing and that there will be more dates and yet the other could be like that was the worst date ever and never wants to speak to you again.

[slatyb]

Do you mean “should I text him again?” Sure, ask him if he wants to continue on Skype at (name a time)? If he ignores that then leave it to him.

[icewallowcome]

Too soon to tell. Give it 2 more days then check in with him.

[In_Trance]

give it 48 hours. if you haven't heard from him, move on

[coffeewithcream]

Wait a couple weeks.
Then if he doesn't say hi, block him.

[novert]

Don't wait, you like him? text him!!

[scotcheggs]

too early. give him time to contact you.

[andy530]

Don’t wait on them text first!

[bruhmoment69]

He pulled the dissapearing act lmao