If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s resisting the urge to get in touch with guys from my past. Don’t get me wrong, there have been many occasions (usually vodka is involved) where I toy with the idea of a casual text or a “whoops so sorry, I called the wrong Charlie, how are … Continue reading
Tag Archives: texting
Use Those Numbers Wisely
Contrary to popular belief, women are not waiting by their phones the minute they give a guy their number. This may come as a shock to some old-school men out there who believe the “Three Day Rule” is still a thing. (Hint: When Urban Dictionary mocks the technique, time to give it up.) Here’s an illustration … Continue reading
Chemistry Fail
I’ll tell you a secret: I was pretty bad at chemistry at school. In fact, all science-based subjects, including math, would bring me out in a bit of a cold sweat. My brain just doesn’t get formulas and equations. So maybe this is part of the reason why I’ve failed the chemistry test with several … Continue reading
Return of the Hookup
I’m out with some friends on a Tuesday night having a few drinks (don’t judge me, I’m comfortable with my life decisions), when out of the blue I get a text from some guy. Like many of you, once a name and number goes into my phone, it takes me roughly three and a half … Continue reading
Rules for Passive Aggressive Texting
Passive aggressive behavior. It’s been in practice for a long time and social media has only made this plague worse (or caused us to notice and call it out more, either way). In the dating world, being passive aggressive is, in a word, obnoxious. Awhile back, I had decided an online suitor was actually suitable … Continue reading
Un-Advice: Flirty Text Messages from Seventeen
Every girl does it at some point. They draft a text they want to send to a guy and then spend the next four hours analyzing it to make sure it’s absolutely perfect in every way, doesn’t have any un-intended subtext (while still having all the right intended subtext), and ensures that a response will … Continue reading