These days, texting is an art form. There\u2019s a right way and a wrong way to do it. You have to be interested, but not clingy. Enthusiastic, but not desperate. Available, but not too available. Sound tricky? It can be at first. But once you learn how to text a girl, you\u2019ll get the hang of it in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When composed thoughtfully, the perfect text exchange can be your ticket to a date. But when composed carelessly, a text exchange can ruin your chances of ever seeing her again. If you\u2019re wondering how to text a girl the right way, follow these six steps and she\u2019ll be blowing up your phone in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. First, learn the unwritten dos and don\u2019ts of texting. 2. Once you know the rules, start by recalling the last time you saw her. 3. Be positive, playful, and flirty. 4. Heighten the anticipation of seeing each other again. 5. Suggest meeting up. 6. Know when to throw in the towel. Once you get the hang of it, with a little bit of practice, you\u2019ll be a pro at texting girl. The best part? When the right person comes along, it\u2019ll all flow naturally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When composed thoughtfully, the perfect text exchange can be your ticket to a date. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":18076,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[884,885,995],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice","category-dating-advice-men","category-texting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Here\u2019s your texting 101 crash course. Do: be respectful. Don\u2019t: push her boundaries. Do: flirt. Don\u2019t: be creepy. Do: respond to her text if you\u2019re free and available to do so. Don\u2019t: play mind games and make her wait too long for no reason. Do: text with a purpose. Don\u2019t: text if you\u2019re bored and have nothing to say. Do: use the occasional GIF or emoji. Don\u2019t: let GIFs and emoji overwhelm the conversation. Got it? Good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Whether you just met or have been on a few dates already, a good texting opener is to recall something that happened the last time you saw her. It\u2019s an \u201cin\u201d that will automatically get her thinking about you, too. Try saying: I enjoyed meeting you last night. I\u2019m still laughing about your unexpected \u201cHappy Gilmore\u201d reference<\/em>. Or: I can\u2019t stop thinking about how beautiful you looked on our date in that purple dress.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Girls are attracted to guys who don\u2019t take life too seriously. Why? Because they\u2019re easy to talk to and fun to be around. So, show off your charming side at every turn. If she asks how your day is, don\u2019t just say \u201cfine.\u201d If she asks a simple yes or no question, send her a goofy reply. And if the opportunity presents itself, flex your flirting muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>You know that excited feeling you get when you first start dating someone? The butterflies you feel about the thought of seeing them? Live in that. Revel in it. Enjoy it! And make her feel it, too. Try saying: Talking to you made my day.<\/em> Or: There\u2019s something about talking to you that gives me butterflies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Texting is nice, but remember: Texting isn\u2019t the end goal here. The real end goal is to meet up in real life. There\u2019s nothing wrong with some light banter, but save the big questions for a date\u2014and steer the conversation in that direction. Try saying: Let\u2019s do more of this, but in person. When can I see you again?<\/em> Or: I\u2019d like to continue this conversation in real life. Are you free for drinks on Friday night?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Sometimes, you can do everything right, but you still don\u2019t hit it off with someone. One unanswered text isn\u2019t a big deal, and two unanswered texts isn\u2019t a huge cause for concern. But after a third unanswered text, it\u2019s best to leave it at that. And don\u2019t text her to say, Hey, you don\u2019t seem interested in me, so I just wanted to let you know that I\u2019m going to stop texting you<\/em>. It sends the wrong message. Just let it go and move on to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n