Do guys like being texted first?
Yes, guys sometimes wait for you to text first.
While some guys like to make the first move, others are a bit shy. Don't be afraid to make the first move! Pay attention to how the guy acts around you. If he smiles and talks to you, he might like you back.
Does it look desperate to text a guy first?
Feel free to text him first.
You can totally text him a short message that lets him know you're interested. This also shows him you're confident and not afraid to get what you want. You might text, "Hey, I had a really great time with you yesterday. We should meet up after I get back in town."
Is it cringe to text a guy first?
There is no harm in texting first. If you like him, you should put aside your ego and text him. As you said he used to text first and it's been 2 days that he has not texted you, i guess he is waiting for your text. He wants to know whether you like chatting with him or not.
Is it bad for the guy to always text first?
Should the guy text me first every time? No, you should try to reach out first about 50% of the time. There's no need to wait by the phone and hope that the guy you're dating reaches out. Everything in your relationship should be equal, and that includes texting.