Sending a text is a great way to get to know someone better and to let them know you are thinking of them. Text messages are an informal and fun way of communicating.
DON'T arrange a first date via text message. Make your first contact count, so be a man (or woman) and call.
DO wait until at least the third date before you engage in "textual relations" with a new love interest. Be sure sexy or intimate texts are well-received before firing off note after note.
DO reply to a text message in a timely manner. No one wants to press "send" only to be left waiting (and waiting) for a reply.
DON'T read too much into whether he or she has (or hasn't!) signed off with X's and O's for kisses and hugs.
DO carefully consider the effect your text message is going to have on the reader. Send a note that will put a smile on her face, not leave her wondering why she gave you her number in the first place.
DON'T overuse emoticons, such as smileys, and text speak, and make sure the recipient knows what you mean. You don't want to scare off a potential date who thinks you mean "lots of love" rather than "laugh out loud" when you type LOL.
DON'T assume he is awake and sober just because you are. If you receive an outlandish reply at 3 in the morning or no reply at all, wait 12 hours and try again.
DO flirt and send love letters via text. But be careful about sending texts that you wouldn't want read by anyone other than the intended recipient.
DON'T read too much into failure to reply right away to your text message. However, if you've texted three times without a reply, it may be time to move on.
DO make sure you're sending a text message to the right person in your phone book. Imagine the discomfort upon learning you've sent hot and steamy love notes to your grandmother.
DON'T be a bad speller. It makes less of an impact on the intended to learn that you want to "kips" rather than "kiss" them.
