“I'll give you space, let me know when you are ready to talk.”
Then it's on him, you don't have to think about when is appropriate to send another message or what to say. Yeah, you'll check your phone a dozen times an hour, but at least you'll know there is nothing more for you to do at that moment.
So sorry ): this is tough. But you will get through it. It will feel like you’ll never find anyone else but I promise you will
“I'll give you space, let me know when you are ready to talk.”
Then it's on him, you don't have to think about when is appropriate to send another message or what to say. Yeah, you'll check your phone a dozen times an hour, but at least you'll know there is nothing more for you to do at that moment.