I'm new to the whole online dating thing...

Someone I went on two dates recently with has been texting me a lot throughout the day. He usually initiates the conversation and keeps it going. The amount of time he texts me goes beyond the amount most couples text each other. Since I admit to feeling a little bit lonely lately, I admit it is nice to have someone to hear from him and know someone is thinking of me. It's also exciting to learn about a new person's interests, etc. Texting does offer being able to think and write out my responses and maybe add a little more flirtation, although of course it doesn't beat picking up the phone and talking.

However, I wonder if too much texting early on could be detrimental to the process of getting to know each other in person. This has all happened very fast. Even after only our first meeting, he started texting a lot each day. I hope this won't kill future attraction or our ability to form a potentially lasting bond. I'm wondering if I should take steps to scale back the amount of communication for this reason. What are your thoughts? Once again, I am not used to "meeting" someone online. The concept is very different for me.