Is he losing interest if his text replies get slower each day

If he's gone from replying in an hour to replying in six hours to replying the next day, that's a trend worth noticing. Usually this happens for one of three reasons. He's gotten busier and texting fell down his priority list. He's lost momentum but hasn't checked out completely. Or he's deliberately spacing out replies to seem less interested.

The way to tell is whether the quality of his messages is staying the same. If he's still engaging with what you say, asking questions, and making plans, the speed might just be logistical. If his replies are getting shorter and less curious at the same time, then he's actually pulling back.

Your job is to keep it light and low-pressure. Don't ask a question that demands a thoughtful reply. Don't reference the delay. Don't make it about him or the pace of texting. Instead, send something that lets him reply however much or as little as he wants.

If he responds quickly to an easy, casual message, that tells you his schedule loosened up or he cares enough to make time. If he stays slow even when there's no pressure, you have your answer. This one message is a test without being a trap.

Look at when he usually replies fastest. Send your message then. Don't spam him with multiple texts. Give him 48 to 72 hours to respond. If he doesn't, that's the information you needed. You can try one more message after a few days, but only if you're fine with whatever answer you get.

Don't message him more to fix the slowness. That only makes you look desperate and makes him pull back harder. One good message, sent at a smart time, tells you everything. Then you step back and let him show you what he's actually willing to do.