While the phone call is the most preferred method of communication, the text message isn\u2019t trailing far behind. In the past decade, texting has exploded and is quickly becoming the go-to method of communication for most singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can easily increase your odds by avoiding texting pitfalls and adopting better text habits. Consider these texting tips for guys moving forward. Afterall, if you\u2019re easy to talk to over text, chances are she\u2019ll think you\u2019re easy to talk to over dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Texting Do\u2019s<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it light:<\/strong> Use your texts to establish some open-ended rapport. Instead of sending the flat \u201cHey\u201d or \u201cWhat\u2019s up\u201d, try echoing some prior conversation that will segue into a date invite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Text: \u201cWe never settled our debate: Godfather or the Godfather sequel?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Response: \u201cI like them both, but I think the sequel wins.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Text: “They’re putting on a summer showing in the park–we should go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Text: \u201cYou might make the best lasagna in the world, but when was the last time you had great gelato?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Response: \u201cCan’t argue with that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Text: \u201cLet me take you to Gio\u2019s. They might give you a run for your money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make plans:<\/strong> The single best use of texting is to make plans. If she gave you her phone number, she wants to meet you. This means the ball is in your court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a few text exchanges, attempt to firm up your date plans. If you\u2019re having a discussion or conversation via text, you\u2019re treading into \u201ctext buddy\u201d territory. Until you’ve established a romantic connection, keep your text conversations short. Set up your plans and then give the texting a rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example Texts:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI know you love a great pinot. How about we try that new wine bar?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou know what would make Monday Night Football even better? Watching with you. Are you free to meet around kickoff?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check in after the date:<\/strong> After a great date, follow up the next morning. A brief message will make her feel appreciated and reinforce the positive feelings from the night before. To avoid coming on too strong, do not ask her out the very next night; over eagerness can come off as desperation. Instead, use the check-in message to help you plan for a future outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHad a really great time last night. Would love to see you again soon. How do you feel about arts fest this weekend?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Send a light-hearted text during the work day: <\/strong>When your dates start feeling more comfortable, send your date a brief message during the day. The importance of this text is not to convey information, but rather to show your date that she\u2019s on your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI had amazing tacos for lunch at this place near my office. You\u2019d love the guac.\u201d (Also include a picture of your tacos or storefront)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI hope everything went well with your presentation. I can\u2019t wait to hear about it soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Save real discussions for the phone: <\/strong>Texting is for light-hearted fun and making plans. Don\u2019t fall into the \u201ctexting is the only way we communicate\u201d trap. If you\u2019re talking about serious feelings, urgent matters, or sensitive subjects, please use the phone or save it for an in-person discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Texting Don\u2019ts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Overthink it:<\/strong> Connection comes in person, not through a text message. If an opportunity to say something clever arises, go for it. Don\u2019t avoid contact because you don\u2019t think the message is good enough. See when she is available for a date and charm her in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Send a \u201cbooty call” text:<\/strong> If it\u2019s late at night and you\u2019re feeling lonely, do NOT pick up that phone. It\u2019s poor form to get in touch with someone to satisfy physical urges. It\u2019s also the quickest way to turn her off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Send or ask for scandalous pictures: <\/strong>If the recent celebrity leaks have taught you anything, it\u2019s that scandalous or nude pictures do not belong on cell phones. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Text if you\u2019ve been drinking:<\/strong> If you find yourself out drinking, put the phone away or turn it off. Drunken texting frequently results in \u201cbooty\u201d texts and scandalous picture problems. If you truly like a woman and want to see her again, don\u2019t text her while you’re out drinking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Keep her interested with these texting tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":12463,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[885,980],"tags":[759,760],"class_list":["post-5968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice-men","category-online-dating-tips","tag-hetero","tag-men"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n