Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Text Your Way to a Happy Ending

By Ray Gypsy Timmons

When it comes to texting, there are rules to obey like any other fun game.

Rule 1: Never text to dodge a real conversation

A lot of men figure that a text message is much more safe than a phone call. True, but it will not consistently lead you to your goal. And that goal is to set up a date. The chances of seeing her again raises drastically when you get her on the phone and make plans as it builds comfort and familiarity.

Also, if you're texting because of your fear of interacting with this woman, then how will you ever hope to interact with her comfortably face to face?

Rule 2: Do not seek responses for validation.

Examples of value seeking texts are "What's up?" or "What are you doing tonight?" These texts come off as needy, invoke no emotion in the woman you are contacting, and don't portray anything about your personality.

Take a look at some sample texts that are have been repetitively tested and proven effective...

"I just saw a guy wearing a fanny pack and it reminded me of you"

"Hi dork, I bet you're operating at 100% dorkiness today ;) "

Rule 3: Don't send too many messages

She may be the only thing on your mind, but don't let her know that. Don't scare the bunny away! Text once, and if she replies, you may do so. But if she hasn't, then wait until the next day before trying again.

Also, give it some time after you receive a text before you respond. Remember being non-needy always equals sexy because it conveys that you must have other dating options in your life.

When in doubt, pace her. If she texts you back right away, you can text her back right away, but if she takes 10 minutes, then so should you.

Secret Texting Tip: Use texting to familiarize your number in her phone

Once you have her number, text her as soon as you can especially if she is standing beside you. The situation is hilarious in itself plus give yourself triple points if it's an inside joke or funny text. Here are some...

"You got my number now, but please don't call me 10 times a day :)"

"Who is that really hot guy standing next to you?"

Once she saves your number, you can be confident she is interested. But even more important, when you call later, she will have your number and caller id appear. There is even more chance for her to pick up the phone to a recognized number. - 15784

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