We kid ourselves that it’s enough to just like someone’s comments or photos, but let’s be real: Seeing engagement announcements, pretty holiday pictures or someone’s lunch salad isn’t actually keeping in touch. So now you’ve met and caught up – what next?

Slide into her DMs

Genuinely too busy to have lengthy text conversations, much less meet up? Instead of dropping off the face of the earth, spare a couple of minutes by liking and commenting on her social media posts and Instagram stories.

Note important dates

During the first get-together, did she mention a big project coming up at work, an anniversary, or a vacation? Remember the dates (there’s this “new” thing called your phone) and remember to text to ask how it’s going. It’s a little thing, but it shows you’re paying attention.

Don’t drag your feet in rescheduling

If you both juggle crazy schedules, fix the next date for reals. Chances are, if you text back and forth to pin down a convenient day, it will end up not happening. Pin it, don’t spin it, and you won’t have to shift appointments around.