I've had my Monstera for about eight months now and it's finally starting to split its leaves, which I find absolutely magical

I've had my Monstera for about eight months now and it's finally starting to split its leaves, which I find absolutely magical. I'm still figuring out the watering rhythm though—I keep second-guessing myself on whether the soil is dry enough. Does anyone else struggle with this, or is it just me? I'd love to know what works for you, especially since I'm in a mediterranean climate where things dry out pretty quickly anyway.