Editorial perspective
Express Expectations and Give the Other Person Room to Revise Them
After becoming close, people may understand the same relationship differently. Through the Two of Cups, discuss concrete arrangements and confirm wishes rather than substituting guesses for communication.
Both want closeness but expect different contact frequencies. Instead of judging the relationship by one late reply, find a suitable time to clarify arrangements.
Noa Lin suggests stating your needs without defining the other person. Each holds their own cup; feelings also need individual expression.
Ask how the other person wants to relate, listen, then discuss a feasible shared scope. Before demanding agreement, acknowledge real differences.
Try a short-term agreement with room for adjustment. One conversation cannot handle every change; disagreement need not end closeness.
At review, ask whether arrangements cared for both people, not just whether they were strictly followed. Responses within relationships should remain renewable.