One of the reasons why people often prefer to text with one another is that it is very convenient. You can send a short reply to someone without having to completely interrupt what you are doing for a phone conversation. Also, you can text message someone when you are in a situation where it would not be advisable to make a lot of noise (such as at an event or when you are in a library). When a school concert is running later than expected, you can text message someone to let them know that you will be late to get home, for instance, without having to step out of the situation and use the phone to make a call.

It may seem strange that in modern times, when we have so many modes of communication at our disposal, we often choose the method that is least technologically advanced. You can easily use your webcam to video chat with a friend from across the globe, talk to someone at any point of time and no matter where you are with your cell phone, and so on. Yet, in spite of all of these options, text messaging continues to be extremely popular. Why is that? And also, how can text chat be a good way to date?

To really succeed with your efforts through text chat, follow some of the same guidelines that you would for phone chat or other types of communication. Ask lots of questions about the other person. Try to be funny when possible, but don’t be obnoxious. Also, be careful about coming across as clingy or overly needy- give a little space here and there and let the other person initiate some of the exchanges to ensure that there is definitely a mutual interest between the two of you. These are all good tips that will help you incorporate texting into your dating life.

So, how does this apply to dating, and how can you use text chat to your advantage within the dating realm? Well, many people are using text chat alongside phone chat and other forms of communication to keep in touch with those that they are dating. With text messaging, you don’t have to stop what you are doing to communicate with someone that you like. Also, those that are shy can still date and get to know others through text chat until they feel more comfortable.

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The author writes on social networking and community websites about chat and the use of the Internet to get your chat dating going.