How long to wait for second date ?

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I had a great first date on Sunday. Connected well, attraction there etc. we were in contact afterwards and acknowledged that the attraction was there and that we really enjoyed each others company.
How long do I wait until he asks me for a second date, or not ?
I understand that there are many variables and everyone's experiences vary wildly but on the law of averages , should I pull back in contact until/ if he suggests a date. We live far away from each other and this is not an issue for either of us but I sense that he is extreme y guarded .we are both 50 and busy.
We have been texting every day for weeks and it seems to have gone right back into that since Sunday evening ., after we met.
Could you advise me on how to progress here as this is my first date after a long and loveless marriage , thank you.

I would ask myself.
Next time you are texting just ask if they want to meet up again.

How odd - coincidentally a very similar thread here with the OP waiting to be informed if she will be invited in a second date …

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/5082402-sick-with-nerves-about-first-date-tomorrow?reply=135583412

As soon as you set one up

Got to say OP on the many many dates I've been on, after the first date I wait for them to text me.

If they're into you they'll say how lovely it was meeting you and would like to meet again.

If they're not that into you, they don't.

Very rarely will I suggest a 2nd date while on the first - I need to be 100% certain she is ok with that as would not want to put her under pressure/feel awkward face to face.

But I would text that night and say it was good, would like to do it again and ideally would be within a week (work, kids etc. depending)

I would wait, I would not do the chasing. But my ideal man thinks the world of me, so he would be texting me that night setting up the next date. If this man is that into you, you will hear from him because he won't want you to get away.

Don't do that thing of - it will do, I will chivvy it along from mile stone to milestone, not him.