#texting rules

[qawire]

Texting is a major part of how we communicate today. It could be through SMS, messaging apps or web-based texting services.

[shenayababe]

Things NOT to do on text:

⭒Argue

It's childish and unnecessary to have a fight over text. If there's anything someone has done wrong, you shouldn't be afraid to meet up with them to have a proper conversation about the situation.

⭒Share bad news

Good news is something I don't mind hearing through text. But I would prefere to hear the bad news in person.

⭒Gossip

This is the most obvious one. Never ever gossip over text because it leaves traces. And the person you're gossiping with is not trustworthy. They could show the person being gossiped about the texts.

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Source: Shenayababe

[melblogsgfreethruptsd]

This post will be the exact opposite of yesterday's.

The flip side of being ignored, Is someone being too clingy. How frequent counts as excessive for someone to text you? Like, out of high school, We're adults now, How much is too much?? What's the "normal" amount? I have a cousin, He's always been my closest, & he's also veered away from FB, And has chosen me as a confidant. I love him & I'm glad we can have a closer bond, But he texts weekly. And these conversations d r a w o u t... For hours. & he expects a response after every line, Otherwise he asks if I'm still there/ with him. He texts all night until I say I'm going to bed, Then texts the very next morning! So is that a bit clingy? It's too much for me. I'm an introvert. I NEED my quiet time. & Processing time to settle from the previous day. I don't want to be chained to my phone every minute responding to texts for hours upon days! It doesn't help that it's kind of one sided convo. He's going through some confusing self discovery. Understandable. But I really am not disclosing much of myself in return. Usually because after HOURS of text, I'm too worn out. (That strikes me as sort of ridiculous. Like, how do I seriously get physically tired from texting?! But I can't help it) It doesn't help that lil man is home for spring break, Driving me up the wall. My alone time has been revoked this week. I feel like I need a texting agreement. 1. No consecutive days 2. No late nights. Texts end at 9. 3. Not every sentence should need a response. eg "I was at a park" You can only say "ok" so many times.... I'm trying to figure out how to explain to him nicely. But yeah, The flip side of being ignored, is clingy. And both suck.

[irisvoids]

"Why didn't they text me back??!?!?!?!?!" Because you're an annoying crazy ass who can't get it through their head that people have lives outside of constantly responding to your asinine novels.

You want to have a conversation? Fucking call them. Don't be a dick and assume because they didn't text you back and formulate a super speedy and well thought out response to your five page essay about the state of your relationship that they hate you.

And by the way, passive aggressively texting them more because they didn't answer you is not likely to make them answer you, It's going to make them legitimately want you to choke on a dick.

[maramcgregor]

I don't know what to do about men ...

I mean seriously. It seems that every single male out there is completely clueless about appropriate things to text about. It's like ... they are sort of clear on the physical aspect of boundaries and shit you don't say, but the moment they are behind a phone ... all common sense is out the window.

I am sort of dating this guy. We have had ONE date so far. It went well, very casual, very nice. He lives in Ohio and I live in Virginia. So, it is essential that we communicate over the phone via texting or whatever. Allow me to post a portion of the conversation from tonight. We were walking about the Giants vs Redskins game:

Him: So we got ourselves a game tonight. Lol.

Me: We do! I'm not sure if I can bear to watch.

Him: We ought to make a bet ...! If my Giants win you have to make out with me for an hour. If the Redskins win I have to make out with you for an hour ...!

Him: Lol.

Him: Hmmmmm interestingly enough that sounds like a win win doesn't it now. Lol.

Him: Lol. I hear ya. Am not sure if I can bear to watch it either.

Obviously, I didn't respond to his ... assumption that I would feel that making out for any length of time with him would apparently be a win-win. He finally got back around to actually talking about watching the game instead of what he would like to do with me.

My mom thinks I'm overly sensitive to these things. I think it's completely inappropriate for someone to make a come on to another person via text messaging, particularly when you aren't actually in a relationship. This isn't the first time this has happened to me (different male, though). Ugh. I just don't get it. Comments?

[shethinksmore]

5 reasons a girl may not text first

1. She doesn't want to annoy anyone 2. She may not like you (which may also be the reason she doesn't reply) 3. She wants to see if the other person cares enough to say hello. 4. She's trying to look less interested than she may actually be 5. She fears rejection and so just doesn't try.

[thecolorguardianofthegalaxy]

Texting

Is it bad that I feel like there's certain rules for texting? Like 1. Don't reply too fast 2. But don't take too long 3. Do they use "haha" or "lol" 4. Can you send them emojis? 5. How long are THEIR text messages? 6. Do they use acronyms? (Brb, afk, ttyl) 7. Do they use PROPER grammar? 8. DO THEY USE ALL CAPS SOMETIMES 9. Are you close enough to send something that they can hold onto forever and blackmail you with? 10. Will they share the conversations you two have had?

[masslaxer]

I like how you don't respond to my texts right away.

-Jonah