How to text someone

Knowing what you want to say and actually saying it are different problems. These guides cover the mechanics of texting well — starting conversations, keeping them alive, and not being the reason things go quiet.

How to start a text conversation
Good opening lines that don't feel like a cold email — and why most first messages fail.
How to keep a text conversation going
Conversations die for specific reasons. Here's how to fix each one.
How to not be dry over text
If your texts keep getting one-word replies, something small is probably off. Here's what it usually is.
How to text someone first
How to initiate without making it feel like a big deal — because it doesn't have to be.
How to reconnect over text
When you want to re-open something that's been dormant for a while and don't want to make it awkward.

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