The Ins and Outs of Text Flirting

The rise of 21st century technology has certainly paved the way for a major paradigm shift in communication, thus affecting the way relationships are built and strengthened. One major environmental influence is mobile communication, which has changed the way people meet each other and get to know each other. It is in this day and age that the concept of text flirting has been introduced to singles.

What is text flirting? In a nutshell, it is simply a way of getting to know someone with a romantic future in mind via texting. Thanks to mobile phones, it is now possible to form a possible romantic relationship through text flirting. This method of flirting has enabled the forming of many romantic partnerships across the globe, thanks to its convenience and the mystery, excitement and thrill it provides.

Text flirting gives many couples-to-be the opportunity to be brazen and open to each other, as face-to-face communication is not involved when discussing topics of a sensitive nature. You can now get to know someone without feeling any barriers of consciousness as text flirting is, in a way, just like writing an instantaneous letter to a romantic prospect. It is just like having a conversation—but without having to do it face-to-face.

However, text flirting also has its own protocol, which all users must follow. Just as there are rules in a first date, you must also follow some guidelines when using this flirting method to ensure that the prospects of securing a steady, romantic and stable relationship with your text mate is in the books.



First, remember that while you are allowed to be as open and as brazen as possible, don’t ask a sensitive question after just 10 minutes of texting. If you are after a real relationship, then this is not the way to do it, as the person you are texting may write you off as overwhelming and overly aggressive. Lead into it slowly; when you feel that you have asked enough shallow questions to progress into more sensitive ones, then that is the time to do so.

Text flirting is not a license to enter into a rushed relationship. While its concept has many implied negative meanings, this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to succumb to these notions. You can get to know someone and build a relationship over text and take your sweet time, enjoying the entire process without taking the fun and thrill out of it. While some do like it rushed, those who are after something serious will want to take their time.

It is exciting to see what other communication tools will crop up in the future, what with all the new methods mobile communication is offering today. Hopefully, the essence of relationships will not be drastically changed over time.