Ways Texting Can Strengthen a Relationship

Josh Mason
Texting is an invaluable communication tool for 21st century dating. It can bring you closer to your love interest, and it can tear you apart if improperly used. Here are some tips for avoiding common texting pitfalls.

Let your partner know you are thinking of them

Texting is a great way to do this during the day. This can help strengthen a relationship by drumming up casual conversation and allowing you to skip the "how was your day?" spiel when you get home.

Setting up a date via texting

Setting up small dates through text messages is a great subtle way to get your partner excited to finish their day and meet up with you. Receiving a text that offers a fun getaway from the grind of daily life can brighten anyone's mood.

Helps you stay in touch

Texting allows you find out what your partner is up to without sounding needy by calling all the time.

Enhances intimacy

Enticing your partner throughout the day with naughty texts can make them think of you all day. Texting is a great way to make your love interest want to see you throughout the day, which can lead to increased intimacy when you two are together.

Flirty text messaging

Sending short notes about how you miss your love interest, or how good they make you feel, can brighten up both your days. Increasing relationship happiness through flirty bonding messages enhances the relationship in an easy way.

Casual fun messaging

One way I found texting to have benefits in a relationship is through "fun messaging," or non-serious conversation. Using the short messages for playful banter increases the fun in relationships. However, this can also hurt a relationship if done too often. Texting too much can become annoying, especially if both people are not into constant texting.

Published by Josh Mason - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Based in Durham, NH., Josh Mason has been writing professionally online since 2009. Mason specializes in technology, home improvement, gardening, relationships and product reviews. His works have appeared on...  View profile

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  • Susan B (Moeller)7/6/2011

    Thanks for this; enjoyed it! As a young woman who looooves to text, it's just another tool in keeping my marriage strong!

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