What NOT to Text a Guy

Texting is the primary way people make and break plans, especially when it comes to dating. It's quick, convenient, and requires no stress-inducing phone calls with stifled conversation, especially with someone you just met. So, it's become the easiest form of communication.

However, there are certain consequenses to keep in mind when it comes to texting and your love life - sometimes it can improve your relationships and sometimes it just frustrates others. If you want to keep the romance going, remember these tips:

Don't send one-word messages. It seems the biggest pet peeve for guys (according to Twitter) is sending a long text to a woman and having her give a one-word response. They put effort into crafting a nice text and you quickly respond with something like "k." This is kind of like a rejection, because they feel it's blowing them off. Instead of sending one-word responses, wait until you can text something more thoughtful or clever.

Don't use smiley faces. If you're talking to a man, act like a woman. There's no need to get cute and use a dozen exclamation points to show your enthusiasm, or a smiley face with every text to show you're happy. It can get annoying. If you want to convey your excitement, give him a call instead. Same thing with excessive use of "LOL." Mix it up so you stand out.

Don't text a man like you'd text your friends. He doesn't know you, so don't try being overly familiar or talking to him as though he knows what's going on in your life. Flirting is great and fun, but if you divulge too much over text it can be a turn-off. Save those personal conversations for face-to-face interactions.

Don't text him to cancel. This is a pet peeve of mine, because it looks like you're not all that interested if you send him a last-minute cancellation via text. Make a phone call instead. It shows that you're considerate, and also alleviates any misunderstandings that happen so easily over text. If you're not that into him, then let him know. It's easier that cancelling or neglecting to answer his texts, which just makes you look like a jerk.

Don't drunk text him. I know it's tempting to send off a ranting text to someone who might have hurt you in the past, or inexplicably disappeared. Don't do it. Any drunk texts you send you'll usually regret in the morning. Only text when you're in a calm, rational state. Otherwise, you'll only succeed in being angry once more instead of just letting go.