The excitement of how well the first date went had you sending him a red heart emoji after it.

This was in response to the text he sent you that was all about how much of a great time he had on the first date, how smitten he was with your intelligence and exquisite looks, and how much he was looking forward to seeing you again on a second date.

This was further confirmation that he had just as great of a time as you had on the first date, and you didn’t think twice about enthusiastically replying to his text message and including a red heart emoji with it.

Although the red heart emoji (❤️) is a beloved digital symbol whose intent is to convey love, passion, and romance, its use has broadened since the early days of its inception.

It is commonly used to also convey warmth, gratitude, and support to a wide range of people, such as coworkers, acquaintances, close friends, and family members.

You see, it isn’t only used within a context of romance.

To this end, take comfort.

You haven’t suddenly turned him off by sending a red heart emoji in your text.

He didn’t see that red heart emoji and instantly assumed that you were already head over heels in love with him and he should avoid taking you out on a second date.

The truth is, he probably saw it and thought that this further confirmed what he was already thinking about you after having had such an amazing first date with you.

That of you being a warm and compassionate person who is filled with positivity and kindness.

Rest assured that you didn’t mess anything up in sending a red heart emoji alongside the text you sent in response to his.

For him to write you off after sharing phenomenal conversation and amazing chemistry on a first date on account of a digital symbol is completely facetious.

Such a man would be a massive red flag.

It is an indication that whoever he chooses to date in his future would be stuck with someone who is far more concerned about the superficial aspects of a relationship.

The hapless future girlfriend would be stuck having to deal with his constant criticism and insensitivity.

Some of the core virtues that really matter in fostering a healthy relationship, such as openness, compassion, acceptance, and sincerity, would be absent.

By the time the relationship inevitably ends, she would be struggling with a compromised sense of value and self-worth.

Thankfully, this won’t be you.

In your reality, this guy isn’t anywhere near facetious.

He saw the red heart emoji as further confirmation of your warmth and continues to look forward to seeing you again on a second date.

So don’t panic.

Panicking can compel you to send another text message in an attempt to cover up the first one.

Don’t do anything of the sort.

Let him continue to lead by initiating text messages and dates.

In about a week or less, you should find yourself on yet another amazing date with him.