Do’s and don’ts of texting.

Doing a random research brought me into this topic (Do’s and don’ts of texting) combining the convenience of a cell phone call with the privacy of an email, and there you have the latest, greatest way to keep in touch with someone you like texting. These days, nearly everyone’s exchanging mini-missives with his or her amour. That said, there’s a right way and a wrong way to get your message through and while texting has cultivated many a relationship, an equal number have foundered because the texter's didn’t adhere to a few simple rules. Follow these helpful tips, however, and they’ll turn you into a texting expert in no time, not to mention aid in cultivating some warm-and-fuzzy feelings between you and your intended.

Do text on noteworthy occasions 

Texts are a great way to let the object of your affections know that he or she is on your mind especially when a response isn't really required.  Sending a quick “Good luck at your meeting; you’ll do great!” beforehand or a “Hope your interview went well, looking forward to hearing about it” afterward are the equivalent of little love.

Don’t text when a phone call would be better 

Though it can get addictive, having endless and lengthy text conversations in place of voice-to-voice action is a bad idea. Why? It’s all about making that human connection. “Texting is OK for simple exchanges of information, e.g meet me here, see you there, I want to hear my girl say hi. Just a simple ‘hi’ can make everything right in the universe.” So if it’s been a number of days since you've spoken to each other, consider picking up the phone to remind your sweetie what you sound like. Also keep in mind that texting can often be more cumbersome and time-consuming than a phone call, so before you compose your text, ask yourself: Would a phone allow us to hash out our plans more quickly? If so, save yourself (and your date) the trouble and use the phone. 

Do flirt with caution 

Nothing can break up a mundane work day better than a few texted sweet goodies… but if you’re thinking of steaming things up, proceed with caution. It’s all too easy to risk offending the recipient with a message that’s a little too titillating, too soon. “You shouldn't start with dirty words. Some people do not want to see certain words on their phones. In short, before you dig into full-on dirty talk, you should pave the way with numerous texts that make it clear this is the direction you’re going and that the recipient is fine hearing them. 

Don’t say anything you wouldn’t say in person 

Hiding behind your phone is a surefire way to start a new relationship out on the wrong foot — especially if what you’re trying to avoid saying in person is important. For example “I wasn't as bothered by the revelation so much as I was bothered that he texted me about it. It felt like a cowardly way out, and it left me wondering what else he was incapable of communicating to me.” It’s best to save texting for fun. Save heavy conversations and those first word “I love you ” is for face-to-face chats Just remember that.