2. Avoid aggressive texting.
Allow the guy to initiate communication with you after a date. If you have done your job, he already knows you like him, now you need to find out if he likes you. Don't text something unnecessary like "good morning", "good night", or "I had a great date." Please don't.
3. Don't nag the guy via text.
This includes (but is not limited to) sending questions about a date that he doesn't need to (and won't) confirm and asking questions repeatedly (that he's ignoring). If there is something that you really want to find out, call or ask in person at the right time. Men have a low tolerance for nagging. Let's say a guy invites you to a party but doesn't send the address. He will respect you more if you make other plans than if you harrass him for the location.
4. Don't text to spy.
It's Friday night and you want to know if he is on another date with someone else. When he doesn't text back, your feelings will probably be hurt and you'll text several times more. You'll assume he's on a date. You are probably right, but your actions won't change things. Plus, it just isn't nice.
5. Allow text messages to simmer.
Do not return text messages immediately, especially if you want to encourage the guy to call. I know texting back and forth can be exciting, but there will be a time you can't text back immediately and you don't want to train anyone to expect instant gratification from you. This is also a good way to check his personality. If he freaks out or questions you, move on!
--Written by Serria Sawan of serriasays.com for HowAboutWe
Are you guilty of breaking any of these texting rules? What else would you add when it comes to texting-dating etiquette?
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