Just say no.

I used to listen and try to improve my text game. I never had good results.

Then I realized something. Texting a girl is inherently needy. There are tons of things that require a person's attention throughout the day and texting a girl just to chit chat is saying "hey, stop what you are doing and pay attention to me!".

Now the only texts I initiate are to set up a date. And I get straight to the point. So I can get back to my day. I have had MUCH MUCH better results since.