Should You Wait Three Hours to Reply?

Okay, so here’s the thing—texting in the dating world feels like a never-ending chess match. Do I reply instantly and risk looking desperate? Or do I wait three hours to seem ~~mysterious~~? Who even made these rules, and why are we still following them?

Why I Used to Wait

Power move – Acting like I’m totally unbothered (even when I’m not).
Avoiding the ick – No one wants to seem too available, right?
Fear of looking desperate – Society told me responding fast is a crime. (Spoiler: It’s not.)

Why I Stopped Playing the Waiting Game

If I like someone, why pretend I don’t?
Good communication is hot—mind games? Not so much.
What if they’re also waiting? Now nobody texts. Tragic.

So, Do I Wait?

Nah. I text when I feel like it. The right person won’t judge me for being excited to talk to them. If they do? Major red flag. Let’s stop overthinking timestamps and just vibe.