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10 Genius Texting-While-Dating Rules That Ensure You Get The Guy

There are a million rules when it comes to dating but it's time we got rid of this one. In the world of heterosexual dating, this one is the golden rule. It trumps all the others, like only text after three days, let them contact you first so you know they're interested, wait double the amount of time between sending texts as they do. When it comes to dating there is one thing you need to know - games are for players. They are to be left in with the pre-pandemic world when we thought we had time to play them. I've read every dating book I can get my hands on, scoured the web for dating columns, Cosmopolitan articles, podcasts, the list goes on, and the message that is constantly relayed is "never ever make the first move" followed by threats of a doomed relationship if you do.

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Sherri Gordon, CLC is a published author, certified professional life coach, and bullying prevention expert. She's also the former editor of Columbus Parent and has countless years of experience writing and researching health and social issues. There's a saying that "a watched clock never moves. In fact, countless studies have shown that texting can create a great deal of anxiety. Research also suggests that communicating via text has the power to both help and hinder our relationships.

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Of all of the dating dilemmas people come to me with, texting is at the top of the list. I have no doubt that texting etiquette and texting interpretation faux pas have tanked more budding relationships than anyone could actually count! I hear a lot of women complain about men who text instead of call. The argument goes: If he really liked me, he'd call me, not text. The truth is: you don't have any idea what it means to him or her to text you in the early stages of getting to know each other. Release your assumptions - maybe texting is something you reserve for people who are a low priority for you, but that isn't the case for everyone.

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5 Texting-While-Dating Rules to Simplify Your Love Life

Whether you like it or not, texting is here to stay. You can fight against it and refuse to register with WhatsApp or Messenger, or you can just accept it and go with the flow. The problem with texting often comes down to not appreciating the fact that you can read a message in several ways. Before we get into what you should do and what you should avoid, why does texting etiquette matter at all?

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