The 3 Day Rule Is Now Obsolete - Here Are The Unwritten Rules Of Texting and Dating

We've become incredibly lazy with texting especially with auto-correct on our side. If you want to be taken seriously by the guy you're texting, make him believe that you at least passed the 5th grade.

Science has actually proven that when we wait awhile before responding to a text, the receiver ends up appreciating it more. You know what they say; absence makes the heart grow fonder.

An hour or so is fine, but if you're purposely not responding for 12+ hours consistently, he might assume that you either already have a boyfriend or are trying to get rid of him.

Texting is not the same as email because it comes in on your phone which is on you for most of the day. It's super unlikely that you didn't look at your messages at least once over a 24 hour period so when you DO respond, apologize for being MIA.

Everyone knows that things get exponentially more awkward when you sext without really knowing each other well. Expectations get too high and you might feel pressured to do things you don't really want to do when have that first hookup sesh. Sexting is fun, but trust me, you'll regret it if you do it too soon.

Texting is meant to be used for making plans and quick conversations. It is NOT a chance to unload your life story. Keep it short and sweet, otherwise you might come off as "too needy".

When you look at your text convo, you should have about as many texts as he does. Don't be too eager. If he texts you, text him back. Never send more than 2 at a time.

Emojis tend to stress guys out more than being fun. They're not exactly sure what you meant by smiley face, cactus, martini glass, stop sign. They'd rather you just use your words in a direct, straight forward manner.

Let your true personality come out in your texts. Try not to sit there for hours thinking of the perfect thing to say, let it come naturally and your text game will always be strong.