So what is the 3 day rule? Its when you text someone you like till 3 days after the first date. If you text or call after the date youre allegedly seen as too eager or as my boy calls it, “Thirsty”.

How many days after first date should he text?

You may be worried that youre being held down by the arbitrary three-day rule, but fortunately, it may turn out youre doing more worrying than necessary. According to experts, the best rule of thumb is that you should text someone within 24 hours after a first date.