Im always trying to balance out these 2 concepts.

Obviously I don't want to seem too needy but I also don't want to seem like i totally don't care (especially if its very early dating) - in both of those cases the girl will lose interest.

If im playing hard to get, when do i know its too much? If im showing interest, when do i know im starting to become needy?

When showing interest in texting, i always try to seem totally unemotional if she cant go for any reason, like i dont care, i dont get mad at all, like its nothing personal. And i think because of this, i usually get the second chance when i ask, and if i dont, its still totally fine.

Real life example:

Right now, im dealing with this hard-to-get girl, and im in the no-texting zone for a few days right now, kinda giving her the cold approach, trying to make her to start chasing me a bit...

Doesnt seem to be working so far :D

So im thinking does she maybe think i didnt show enough interest?

She is obviously into me, but she seems kinda crazy and way too complicated, has few friends, and is very open that being in the relationship is not for her, she says she wants to keep it casual. That guys always totally fall for her after a few times and that she doesnt want that. But strangely, i have a gut feeling its actually the opposite - that she does want the relationship. The thing is, i kinda want it too, but i dont want to spook her off