Will he initiate contact again?

A single quiet stretch tells you almost nothing on its own. What matters is whether he has ever started a conversation, asked you a question that needs a real answer, or brought up something he wanted to do with you. If every thread has begun with you, the silence is more of the same, not a new development. Look at his pace too. A guy who replies within an hour when he's interested and goes dark for days when he isn't is giving you a clear read, even if he never says it outright.

Also look at what he's been doing instead. Is he active on the app, liking other profiles, posting stories? That doesn't prove he's losing interest in you, but it does suggest he's not prioritizing you. Pay attention to whether the silence is new or whether this is just how he's always operated. Those two situations call for very different responses.

If you want to know whether he'll come back, you have to give him a real chance to respond with something more than a thumbs up. That means a message with a specific hook: a question he'd want to answer, a concrete plan with a date range, or a reference to something he mentioned earlier. The message should be easy to reply to and should not carry an accusation, a reminder that he's been quiet, or a request for explanation. Keep it light and forward-looking. What you're testing is whether he picks up the thread. If he does, you'll know quickly. If he doesn't, the lack of response is your answer.

Avoid stacking pressure. A message that tries to be funny, flirty, and direct all at once usually reads as anxious. One clean line with a single point is enough to show you're still interested without making him feel cornered.

Send your one message, then wait. Give it a reasonable window, often two to four days for someone you're casually talking to, longer if you both have busy weeks. If he replies warmly and picks up the plan, keep the momentum going by answering in kind. If he replies with a single word or vague agreement, match his energy and suggest something concrete. If he doesn't reply at all, don't send a follow-up asking if he's still interested. That message usually makes him more distant, not less. Move on and let the silence be the answer. Stop waiting when a week passes with no real contact and no sign he's trying.