“Text messaging can be fun, but it can't replace real live encounters. Use texting to make a date to actually see each other in person.”— Kathy Belge, lesbianlife.about.com
“Don't drink and text. One sure way to say something you regret later is to send an impulsive text when you're tipsy. Refrain from texting if you're drinking.”— Kathy Belge, lesbianlife.about.com
“Keep it to a few hundred characters. If you've got something longer to say, either call or send an email.”— Kathy Belge, lesbianlife.about.com
“Men sometimes find girls who text in a very polite and formal way boring. Be a little naughty. Don’t hesitate and be too shy. Be brave yet respectable.”— Maya Taylor, truelovewords.com
“Don’t rush to answer. If you always respond in seconds after receiving his message, it means that you are desperate and needy. Men don’t like women who seem like this.”— Maya Taylor, truelovewords.com
“Don’t forget that like in real life, everything you say has to add something valuable to the conversation in between you two. This is why texts like ‘Hey what’s up?’ or ‘what’s going on’ add absolutely nothing for your chances with your crush.”— Meghan Clinton, lethow.com
“Always remember to keep things moving forward. From text to the phone conversation, from phone conversation to a date, from a date to relationship, etc. You get the picture.”— Meghan Clinton, lethow.com
“Dare yourself to send a bolder message. You might freak out when you press send, but it's worth it: When you set the tone for a flirtier conversation, your crush will return the favor!”— Dan Koday, seventeen.com
“Unless your text was intercepted by the CIA (trust us — it wasn't), he got your message. If you want to nudge him to respond, keep it jokey, so you don't seem annoying.”— Dan Koday, seventeen.com
“The downside to keeping your tone ultra-light is that the conversation never goes anywhere romantic. Think a few steps ahead to what you really want — like a chance to hang out — then steer your conversation in that direction by mentioning your plans for the weekend or a movie you really want to see…”— Dan Koday, seventeen.com
“Flirting over texts should be funny for both of you. Therefore, your texts shouldn’t be too long to understand. Avoid using too many abbreviations. Make it simple and easy-to-understand.”— Alex J. Stevenson, theurbandater.com
“Don’t make it easy for the conversation to end. For example, if you respond with something like ‘ok’ or ‘haha’ you haven’t really given him anywhere else to go.”— Diana Bradley, beyondtalk.net
“'Miss me yet?' If the two of you are friends, send this text immediately after walking away from him to be cute. You can also try this message if you haven’t talked to him in over a week. The way he responds will cue you in to whether he actually misses you or not.”— Diana Bradley, beyondtalk.net
“When you text him, talk about the awesome things you’re doing with your life. If your texts are boring, of course he’s not going to respond.”— Diana Bradley, beyondtalk.net
“If you want him to look forward to your texts, if you want him to say YES when you ask him to hang out, then you’ve got to set the right tone, be funny, and project that you’re large and in charge without being overbearing. You’ve got to build up the romantic and sexual tension without being disresp…”— Mike Alvear, huffingtonpost.com
“Don’t ask questions that can be answered with only a 'yes' or 'no.' Give him room to elaborate.”— Lisa Redfield, howtogetaguytowantyou.com
“Try to always end the conversation first. Why? So you’ll leave him wanting more.”— Lisa Redfield, howtogetaguytowantyou.com
“You can (gently) make fun of your crush, we all like a good tease, as long as you make sure he understands you’re not serious. Keep it light. You can laugh about his fear from germs or about him too tight with his guitar.”— Lisa Redfield, howtogetaguytowantyou.com
“Don't always send the first message. If you are, then your crush may not be so excited to hear from you. Play it cool and wait for your crush to chat with you first sometimes, but not all the time.”— Sean Jameson, yourtango.com
“Don't be boring. You're less likely to get a response if you say something like, "What's up?" or "How are you?" Be original, even when you ask questions.”— Sean Jameson, yourtango.com