My partner (M) and I (F) have been casually dating a new man together for about a month. When I don’t receive a text back from the new guy within a day or two, my mind starts spinning. “Does he still like me/us?” “Did I share too much in the last message and it turned him off and that’s why he didn’t text back?” Even though all previous messages from new guy indicate his interest in us, that he’s looking forward to seeing us again, etc., I self-doubt and immediately jump to the conclusion that he must not like us anymore. I can’t get past the anxiety-ridden ruminating thoughts of doubt. Any words of wisdom out there to share to help ease my mind and heart?

Update: he just replied! Lots of positive feedback in his messages ☺️ I’ll take the advice about mentioning my anxiety to him and see if together we can come up with a plan around communication. Also going to be seeing a therapist since this is a pattern for me with new connections I really like 🤷🏻‍♀️