DO: DO send flirty/sweet texts to your partner. These make one’s significant other feel confident and let them know you are thinking of them.
DONT: DON’T send anything explicit. Even if you trust someone, anything sent via text now is subject to much more public viewing later.
DO: DO send random pictures/thoughts about your day or something that made you laugh. This lets the person know you are thinking about them. It’s a good conversation runner and gives you something to talk/laugh about together.
DONT: DON’T guess… When someone sends you a cryptic message that you don’t fully understand don’t guess at its meaning. This leads to misunderstandings and unneeded arguments.
DO: DO respond as soon as possible. Most people are never far from their cell phone, so if you don’t reply within an hour or so, the other person will assume they’re being ignored.
DONT: DON’T send non-committal messages. Messages like “we should hangout sometime” or “we should catch up” everyone can see through those hollow messages, so why bother? Only say it if you’re going to make it happen.
DO: DO text him/her right before you see them, or right before a date. Keep pre-date communication light and fun.
DON’T: DON’T use texts to pick fights or send a snarky message. If you’re upset and sending what you think is a biting or a passive-aggressive text, chances are this is not even the way it’s being interpreted. So be strong and call them or arrange to see them in person to talk about it.
DO: DO send goodnight and good morning texts, let’s them know when they’re on your mind. But use some common sense when doing so. Keep it simple, and chill.
So there you have it, a quick little Do’s And Dont’s guide to texting.
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Eda
