

{"id":70704,"date":"2021-10-19T05:11:29","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T05:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=70704"},"modified":"2024-04-29T10:12:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T10:12:20","slug":"how-to-not-be-a-dry-texter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-not-be-a-dry-texter\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Tips on How to Not Be a Dry Texter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70707\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tips-on-how-to-not-be-a-dry-texter.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling Young Woman Using Phone, Sitting on Couch at Home, Looking at Smartphone Screen\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you imagine sending out a letter to your crush and waiting for ages to get a reply?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good thing we have texting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You finally got your crush&rsquo;s phone number. Now, it&rsquo;s time to make your first move and create a lasting and, of course, a positive impression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you do, make sure that you are not a dry texter. If you are unsure of how to do it, read this article on how to not be a dry texter.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But first, what exactly is the term dry texter?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-dry-texting\"><\/span>What is dry texting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is a dry texter? Well, it just means that you are a boring texter.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are trying to make a good <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-talk-to-your-crush\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impression on your crush<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the last thing that you would want to do is to start boring text conversations. Don&rsquo;t be surprised if this person suddenly stops replying altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/vicki-botnick\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vicki Botnick, LMFT<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;People you've just met want to know who you really are. By making your texts sound more like you're actually speaking, you give more of a peek into your true personality.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":829,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'>People you&rsquo;ve just met want to know who you really are. By making your texts sound more like you&rsquo;re actually speaking, you give more of a peek into your true personality.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your crush also has feelings for you, if this person finds out that you are a dry texter, then it could be a big turn-off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are-you-a-dry-texter\"><\/span>Are you a dry texter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-xtjSXiziHo?si=x5OyrUN62hv4yDV0\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">&#65279;<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go and try to read your old texts and check if you have replies like, &lsquo;Okay,&rsquo; &lsquo;Nope,&rsquo; &lsquo;Cool,&rsquo; or &lsquo;Yeah,&rsquo; and if you have been replying after 12 hours or longer. If this sounds like you, then you are a certified dry texter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the meaning of dry texter, and if you found out that you are one, then it&rsquo;s time to learn how not to be a dry texter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20-Ways-on-how-not-to-be-a-dry-texter\"><\/span>20 Ways on how not to be a dry texter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texting has allowed us to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/how-to-communicate-your-needs-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communicate with our loved ones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and friends, but since we cannot hear the tone of voice of the person we are texting to, it&rsquo;s easy to misunderstand each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are on the receiving end and you read dry texts, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/mental-health\/what-to-do-when-someone-treats-you-badly\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how would you feel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, we&rsquo;ll learn how to fix a dry text conversation. Here are 20 tips on how to not be a dry texter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Reply as soon as you can<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you feel if the person you are texting didn&rsquo;t text back for 12 hours or more? The first tip on how to not be a dry texter is to make sure that you reply as soon as you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, we&rsquo;re all busy, so if you can&rsquo;t continue texting at a given time, instead of not replying, try to send a message saying you&rsquo;re busy or you are currently doing something and that you will text after a few hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to text back once you are done with your tasks. This is a much better alternative to going days without responding to someone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/am-i-texting-him-too-much-quiz\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am I Texting Him Too Much Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Avoid using one-word replies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Sure.&rdquo; &ldquo;Yeah.&rdquo; &ldquo;Nope.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, even if we are busy, we don&rsquo;t want to end the conversation, but we end up with one-word replies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the things that you should never do when you are texting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The person you are talking to is invested in your conversation, and you reply with &lsquo;K.&rsquo; Sounds rude, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will make the other person feel that they are boring and that you are not interested in talking to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the first tip, explain that you&rsquo;re busy or you need to finish something, and then just get back to texting once you&rsquo;re free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Know the purpose of your reply<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70708\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/know-the-purpose-of-your-reply.jpg\" alt=\"View of a Young Attractive Business Man Using Smartphone\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get better at texting by knowing the purpose of your conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to be updated with your significant other or you want to win a person&rsquo;s heart, there is always a purpose for your text conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know that purpose, then you will have better text conversations. You will also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/asking-the-right-questions-to-enhance-your-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know the right questions to ask<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how you should proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Make texting fun with GIFs and emojis<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vicki Botnick, LMFT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the beginning, you might want to temper your jokes until you know the other person has a sense of humor. Tone and humor can be hard to translate over text.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":829,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'>In the beginning, you might want to temper your jokes until you know the other person has a sense of humor. Tone and humor can be hard to translate over text.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is right. It doesn&rsquo;t matter what age you are &ndash; it&rsquo;s always cool to utilize those cute emojis. You can even replace certain words like heart, lips, beer, and even pizza.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a conversation not dry by doing this, and you&rsquo;ll see how fun it can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIFs are also an excellent way to make texting fun. You can find the perfect GIF that will capture your reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/understanding-the-dynamics-of-texting-in-a-relationships\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texting in relationships: Texting Types, Affects &amp; Mistakes to avoid<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>5. Make your crush smile with memes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have gotten used to emojis, be a fun texter <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/funny-relationship-memes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the use of funny memes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your crush sends you something that makes you blush, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/how-to-express-your-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what better way to express it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Find that perfect meme and show how you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s fun and will make your texting experience enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/cute-relationship-memes\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spice up Your Day With Cute Relationship Memes for Your Partner<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>6. Don&rsquo;t be afraid to ask questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be an interesting texter by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/asking-the-right-questions-to-enhance-your-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asking the right questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Any topic can be interesting if you know the right questions to ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are talking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-support-your-spouse-deal-with-work-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to handle stress at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can ask questions like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/hobbies-to-strengthen-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your hobbies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;What are the things that can help you relax?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It keeps the conversation going, and you will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/understand-your-partner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understand each other more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Show your sense of humor &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being funny is a great way to make texting enjoyable. When you are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quotes\/topics\/funny\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">texting with someone funny<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it makes the experience so much nicer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember this if you want to know how to not be a dry texter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You just find yourself smiling and even laughing out loud. That&rsquo;s why you shouldn&rsquo;t be afraid to send emojis, memes, and maybe just random jokes that you made up yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/does-he-make-you-laugh\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does He Make You Laugh<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Go ahead and flirt a little<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70709\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/go-ahead-and-flirt-a-little.jpg\" alt=\"Three Young People on a Bench Flirting\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine how to not be boring when texting if you know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-flirt-with-a-guy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to flirt a little<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tease a little, flirt a little, and make your texting experience so much fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip the same old greeting every day; that&rsquo;s boring! Instead, be spontaneous and a little flirtatious. It keeps everything exciting as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/flirting-for-fun-vs-flirting-with-intent\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flirting for Fun vs Flirting with Intent<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>9. Remember the details<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are talking to a friend or a crush, make sure you pay attention to the little details in your conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone remembers small details about you, what do you feel? You feel special, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s the same with the person you are texting. Remember names, places, and events. This will even make your future conversation better. In any event that they mention those little details again, you will be able to catch up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Turn texting into a conversation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, we use texting for short messages that don&rsquo;t even feel like a real conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are hoping to know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/crush-quiz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more about your crush<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; then don&rsquo;t be a dry texter.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make an effort actually to have a conversation. Don&rsquo;t worry if you&rsquo;re not very good at expressing yourself through text. With a little practice, you&rsquo;ll do better. You might even appreciate how convenient texting is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Text first<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know how to be a good texter? Don&rsquo;t be afraid to initiate the first text.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s understandable to feel scared to text first because you don&rsquo;t know if the other person will reply or not. But what if the other person feels the same?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/feeling-gotten-in-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get over that feeling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and grab your phone. Initiate the first text and even start a new topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Also Try: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/should-i-text-him-quiz\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I Text Him Quiz<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Don&rsquo;t be afraid to be invested<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, even if you want to get involved with your text mate, you feel scared. You&rsquo;re thinking, what if this person isn&rsquo;t enjoying it, or they would just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ir.lib.uwo.ca\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=7493&amp;context=etd\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disappear <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of it this way, all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/open-communication-in-marriage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forms of communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are always a form of investment. So, when you have a textmate, then allow yourself to enjoy, be yourself, and, yes, invest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Know your limits<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always be kind, polite, and respectful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing how to not be a dry texter, you will learn how to joke around and even be a little flirtatious, but you should never forget one thing &ndash; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/reasons-why-respect-is-important-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">respect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t bombard them with the same message if they don&rsquo;t reply ASAP. Don&rsquo;t get mad if they forget a special date, and most of all, be careful with your jokes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Share your experiences<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texting is also a form of communication. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/communication-is-the-key-element-of-every-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication is give and take<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so don&rsquo;t be afraid to share something about yourself as well. If your crush opens up a topic and tells you something, you can also share your own experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps you form a bond, and you will be able to learn things about each other as well. What a great way to get to know each other, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/therapy\/negative-experiences-of-the-past-can-affect-your-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Experiences of the Past can Affect Your Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>15. Try asking for opinions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering what color you should pick for your room renovation? Grab your phone and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/questions-to-ask-your-crush\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask your crush<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s a great conversation starter and also a great way to bond. Your crush will feel vital because you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/appreciating-and-valuing-your-spouse\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">value their opinion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then you will also get different views and tips from another person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure if he is a dry texter or just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-he-does-not-care-about-you\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not interested in you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Watch this video.<\/span><\/em><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0ay4bcgfZ5M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>16. Don&rsquo;t ask boring common questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t greet your text mate with the same message every day. This sounds too robotic. They&rsquo;re not subscribed to daily greetings, are they?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Hey, good morning. How are you? What will you do today?&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a nice greeting, but if you do this daily, it becomes boring. It&rsquo;s like your crush is sending a daily report.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send a quote, send a joke, ask about their sleep, and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re already familiar with your crush and know the small details about them, you will come up with witty, nice, and unique messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-do-you-spice-up-a-boring-relationship\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do You Spice up a Boring Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>17. Be lively!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another tip on how to not be a dry texter is to be lively. Try reading your reply and see if it is lively. Here&rsquo;s an example:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Crush:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hey, why don&rsquo;t you like cats?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am afraid of them.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It cuts your conversation, and your crush no longer has a chance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/relationship-questions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ask you more questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, you can use:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Crush:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hey, why don&rsquo;t you like cats?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, when I was a kid, a cat bit me, and I had to get shots. From then on, I began to fear them. How about you? Do you have similar experiences?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See how you are creating a conversation with this reply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>18. Use the proper end punctuation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/texting-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are sending texts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&rsquo;s essential to use the proper end punctuation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&rsquo;s why:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Crush:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OMG! I was able to make the yummiest cupcakes! I&rsquo;ll give you some! They are so yummy!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can&rsquo;t wait.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the first message is full of energy and excitement, the reply sounds boring and seems like he&rsquo;s not interested. Try this instead:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Crush:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OMG! I was able to make the yummiest cupcakes! I&rsquo;ll give you some! They are so yummy!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can&rsquo;t wait to try them! Congratulations! Do you have photos of when you were making them?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>19. Follow up on something your crush told you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your crush shares some details about themselves, and you remember them, it&rsquo;s natural to ask about it when you have time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your crush shares that they will be taking an entrance exam, don&rsquo;t hesitate to follow up on that. Ask how about the exam, and let your crush tell you what happened.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/tips-for-effective-communication-between-couples\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Tips for Effective Communication Between Couples<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>20. Enjoy what you are doing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important tip on how to not be a dry texter is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/what-do-you-enjoy-doing-most-with-your-partner\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simply enjoy what you are doing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these tips would feel like they are tasks if you are not enjoying your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1058&amp;context=jur\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conversation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Text because you feel like it and are happy and want to know more and bond with the other person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are enjoying it, you won&rsquo;t even have to think about what topic you have to suggest. It just comes naturally, and you will see how time flies when you are enjoying it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, by following these tips, you will be sure to have an awesome time being a fun texter.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/what-do-you-enjoy-doing-most-with-your-partner\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Do You Enjoy Doing Most With Your Partner<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/i><\/pre>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say goodbye to boring, uninteresting, and short text conversations. By following these tips on how to not be a dry texter, you will see how enjoyable texting can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you won&rsquo;t be able to master all of these in one go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time and enjoy what you are doing. Texting can be a great way to bond with each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from that, your crush will definitely notice you. Who knows, your crush might start falling for you too. So, grab your phone and text away. Before you know it, it&rsquo;s already nighttime, and you&rsquo;re still enjoying your conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you imagine sending out a letter to your crush and waiting for ages to get a reply? Good thing we have texting! You finally got your crush&rsquo;s phone number. Now, it&rsquo;s time to make your first move and create a lasting and, of course, a positive impression. Before you do, make sure that you are not a dry texter. If you are unsure of how to do it, read this article on how to not be a dry texter.&nbsp; But first, what exactly is the term dry texter? What is dry texting? What is a dry texter? 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