Of all of the dating dilemmas people come to me with, texting is at the top of the list. I have no doubt that texting etiquette and texting interpretation faux pas have tanked more budding relationships than anyone could actually count! I hear a lot of women complain about men who text instead of call.

Modern dating is nothing if not a formidable cocktail of communication. Going too fancy on the first date. Keep first dates casual, advises Orbuch.

These guidelines will help you to understand when there is too much or too little communication. Even if everything seems perfect when you first start talking to a guy that you want to start seeing, you should get to know him first. This could cause your relationship to fizzle out before it has a chance to start. Take your time getting to know him. Save some of that face-to-face time and those intimate late-night conversations for later in the relationship.

To answer the question, how long should you talk before labeling your relationship, many people have a three-date rule. If, after three dates, you see a healthy relationship start to form, you may feel like its time to start going exclusive with someone. See Also : What does a fourth date mean for guys? Some people enjoy talking more than texting, while others may only want to text.