Help- I'm new to all this dating stuff!

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I met what seems like a lovely guy a week ago. We met at a family event but agreed even though it would be long distance we would keep in touch and he would come and visit me soon. For the last week, even though he works long hours there have been texts everyday, lots of banter, saying how much he likes me etc etc. Our last WhatsApp conversation all great, he brought up coming to see me on my birthday in a month, this was Wednesday night. Since then I've heard absolutely nothing, I can see he has been on WhatsApp this morning (so obviously not blocked), I'm not surprised he hasn't replied this morning as I know he is often busy at work at this time it's more that he didn't reply to the message I sent yesterday! This ended up being more long winded than planned- any advice on how to approach this? Knowing me I will probably be able to stop myself from sending a message until tonight but doubt I will be able to sit it out indefinitely. Any advice on what message to send?

Leave it. Never follow up a message with another message.

It's less than 48 hours since you heard from him.

Just chill and let him come back to you.

The best thing to do is get on with your life so that when you do contact him you'll have lots to tell him.

I'd think it was weird, if you chased within 72 hours. Everyone is different.
Don't sweat the small stuff

I'm not a WhatsApp fan because it seems to create this wondering situation and it can be stressful.

Anyhow, in addition to what PP have said, I keep reminding myself that if it's meant to work out it will. If he is super interested, you'll hear from him. At the same time, if you feel like it, no harm in continuing to look at other potential dates and chatting to other men. Continuing your life helps to reduce the stress of waiting and it makes it clear that the man (you are waiting to reply) does not hold the 'power' type thing as you are not hanging on his reply.