12 Commandments for Texting and Dating

Texting is a fun way to flirt with your significant other, but there are some boundaries to respect when you are texting someone you love. Are you guilty of violating these 12 commandments for texting and dating?

Thou Shalt Not Text Drunk

Drunk texting is just as annoying as drunk dialing, and you are sure to say something you'll regret in the morning. Do yourself a favor and put your phone away when the party starts.

Thou Shalt Not Text While Emotional

If your emotions are running high, it's the wrong time to send a text message. It's especially true if your significant other was the one who made you emotional in the first place. Don't text angry, depressed or any time you are not in control of your feelings.

That Shalt Send No More Than Two Texts at a Time

If you text the object of your affection and don't get a response, it's a good idea to wait. Text once more if you simply can't help yourself, but don't go any further than that. Sending text after text after text makes you appear desperate, and that's not attractive.

Thou Shalt Not Break Up or Propose Via Text

Some conversations require face to face interaction. Breaking up in a text message is rude, and proposing that way is lame. Don't say I love you for the first time in a text message, either. Give your relationship milestones the respect they deserve.

Thou Shalt Not Text During a Date

Your date deserves your complete attention. Don't keep looking at your phone while you are supposed to be enjoying a romantic evening. You'll be letting yourself down as well as your date.

Thou Shalt Text That You Had Fun

A text message is an appropriate way to check in with your date the next day and say that you enjoyed yourself.

Thou Shalt Flirt Subtly

Flirting by text message is a fantastic game for modern day couples. Just make sure you keep it subtle, or you could appear more forward than you intended to be. Even married couples can benefit from a flirty text now and then. How explicit you get depends on your relationship, but keep in mind who might view your partner's phone and where your significant other will be when the text goes through.

Thou Shalt Not be Nosey

Leave your beloved's phone alone and avoid looking through records of texts and phone calls. If you trust the person enough to be dating, you should trust the person enough to offer privacy. Sneaking around is never good for a relationship. If you feel like there might be a problem, talk about it. Don't snoop.

Thou Shalt Not Respond Too Quickly

Responding to every text within a few seconds can make your date wonder if you have a life.

Thou Shalt Chill on the Emojis

The occasional emoticon can be cute, but using too many makes you look like a pre-teen girl. Cut back on the emojis, especially the unicorn.

Thou Shalt Not Send Chain Texts

Don't include someone you are dating in chain texts. It can be an annoying thing to do to your friends, but they are likely to forgive you. Your date might not.

Thou Shalt Not Text That You Just Left a Message

Do not call, leave a voicemail and then follow it up with a text that states you just left a message. It makes you seem unstable.

Texting is a wonderful way of using technology to enhance your dating experience. Obey these 12 commandments of texting and dating, and you will be able to enjoy the fun of flirty texts with the object of your affection.