Most females dislike guys who are overly eager. For every female you lose because you don't engage her eagerly enough, you lose nine others because you are too eager. So, while you should always wing it, wait at least three days before sending your first text to a female. That way you have time to think of something nice to say and allow the cold shoulder to wear off. Here's how long you should wait before texting a woman: If you're just learning how to text women, wait at least three days. This gives you time to come up with something clever, show an interest in her, and not be too forward. If you send your first text message that same day, she might only reply with a no thanks. But if you wait three days, there's a good chance she'll talk with you first. If you're more experienced at texting girls, wait at least a week. First of all, this gives you time to perfect your skills and make sure that you're not coming on too strong. Secondly, waiting a week allows you to check out her other messages and see which ones she has responded to. If she hasn't, there's no need to keep prying into her life! Finally, if you've been dating a woman for a few months or longer, wait at least two weeks.