So my friend/former TA (but not anymore) and I recently started dating. On dates he acts very much interested, touching me, holding my hand, complimenting me, putting his arms around me, tickling me, asking all about my past/my life/me and giving all his attention to me, paying for me if we go anywhere that requires that, talking about our future plans we have to get together. But his texting is bad. He replies maybe once or twice a day to texts that aren't about hanging out (and mostly only texts to set up the next hang out). With the only exception being asking if I got home safe after our dates, saying he hopes I had fun and usually the next morning too. Also when I said I felt sick he messaged me to ask how I was that night. We see each other about once a week because he lives a few hours away but recently my friend mentioned his texting habits and said it’s a sign of not being interested… I don't know what to think? It makes me a little insecure
Does being bad at texting mean he doesn’t like me?
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Do not listen to your friend at all. Your friend is making assumptions for you and making you sabotage something that can be good. I think if you feel worried, your best bet is to ask him if he is into texting, or if he prefers another way of communicating. Communication in itself is key and you have to do your part and communicate if something is bothering you instead of resorting to your assumptions.
Good point about the communication.
I would not listen to your friend in this case. This sounds like the man is simply a bad texter. If you are still concerned, offer him an alternative. If he doesn't like text give him a facetime call. Far more intimate, and some people genuinely just hate typing (myself included)