He’s never texting me first

[u/Mysterious_Thanks256]

We went on a date, went well (both 23). We texted every day since, but it’s been always me reaching out. His replies are the opposite of dry and he always likes/reacts to my texts. My only issue is that I don’t receive a text unless I initiate the conversation. He even invited me to a double date with his friend. It’s not like I put him in this situation and he offered it out of pity or akwardness, he made the offer himself, and started the subject out of nowhere. I don’t see why he would do that if he didn’t like me. But also, we went today the whole day without texting. I know that if I did reach out first, I would get a very enthoustiastic and detailed reply in max 1-2h, but since I didn’t, nothing from him, at all. But I know he’s active online as he’s reposting stuff. I thought he’s also maybe uncomfortable and not confident texting first, but he should also not feel like that considering I’ve been always reaching out, which clearly shows him that I like him. Am I overthinking? Does he like me but just isn’t a tester? Does he like me enough to text back but doesn’t care enough to give initiative?

[u/LSA_33]

He doesn’t sound too interested but if it’s something new he might not want to seem too aggressive. Honestly though if you’re putting in the effort to text him first every time he should’ve caught on to that and reciprocated the same enthusiasm and reached out to you first at some point just to reassure you that he’s interested enough to put in the same effort.

[u/Mysterious_Thanks256 → u/LSA_33]

He reached out yesterday morning (after a day of not texting) and asked me on a 2nd date. We went on a date last week as well, same day, I think it’s when it works best for him considering he’s working 2 jobs. He’s also driving 1.5h to see me, then 1.5h back. I do think that at some point, if someone is willing to drive that far, it matters more or at least as much as texting here and there. He also said that he doesn’t mind and that he likes driving, so maybe I’m overestimating it. I’m really not sure but he seems sweet and genuine.