Question about texting girls.

TheIslander829 · 2013-08-25T21:14:33+00:00

My texting policies are kinda strict.

Here are my guidelines:

I try to ask ask as few questions as possible. Instead I make more statements.
I answer as few of her questions as possible. I'll deflect them, ignore them, or flat out make fun of them, then change the subject. Most questions are shit tests, so I just agree and amplify if she's accusing me of something.
If she's taking a long time to respond, I'll take even longer.
If I texted her, and it's been hours and she still hasn't responded, I'll NEVER text her again until she answers. If a couple of days pass, I'll text her again as if nothing happened.
I'll never answer her immediately. It's cool to wait a minute or two, even if she's answering you right away.
I grab the funny shit I actually like from /r/funny and send her some.
Texting is a means to build comfort and invite her to meet you somewhere and actually get together in person. Never forget this. You're not texting just to text.

And yes, you can text her first.

GetFreeCash · 2013-08-25T21:01:46+00:00

No. Taking initiative is never a beta move.

baconOclock · 2013-08-25T21:24:40+00:00

Doesn't matter.

What matters is what you say and what you don't say and how you say it.

Keep it simple, no text novel. Rarely should a text message ever exceed 1 single message "packet".

Few punctuation, no emoticons, no lols.

Keep an eye your send/receive ratio.

Evoke challenge when writing your response with an hint of detachment.

Be unpredictable, sometimes you answer 1 microsecond away, sometimes you wait 7 weeks. You are formless, there is no response pattern that can be grasped.

Change topic however the fuck you want and don't feel obligated to answer all of her questions.

Use texting as a tool to meet face to face, not as a relationship development platform.

Break all these rules once in awhile because you're the man and you can get away with anything.

mrust · 2013-08-26T01:57:08+00:00

There was a great article on texting posted to TRP last month.

http://www.girlschase.com/content/how-text-girl

Divorcedredpiller · 2013-08-26T13:42:17+00:00

Good trick is to turn off notifications on your phone and put it on silent. That will naturally build in some time between replies since you won't instantly see when they text you

Justus222 · 2013-08-28T03:12:19+00:00

I text with my girl, because I enjoy talking to her. But I don't apologize if I text back much later. Sometimes I am unpredictable, other times I just enjoy conversation with her.

puck_mar1n · 2013-08-26T05:05:06+00:00

As someone else said, it's never beta to take the initiative.

It's also good to watch this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7y6EOGY87U

Always Be Closing

That's what you should be aiming for with text messages. Keep them short and sweet. Use them as a way to get someone on the phone where you have 100% of their attention or use them to set up plans for later.

No long, drawn out text conversations. That's what talking on the phone or a face to face meeting is for.

Title	Question about texting girls.
Author	KeziahOrilley
Upvotes	8
Comments	12
Date	August 25, 2013 8:26 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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