In text, you want to find the balance between short and effusive. "Don't be too short (i.e. responding with one-word answers) ...

Not all conversations require a phone call. Sometimes a simple text message is exactly what's needed to get the job done. Let’s be honest: talking on the phone isn't always fun — or necessary. In fact ...

It's been two years since I saw my best friend, and we never talk on the phone. Instead, we text each other throughout the day, and I still feel close to her. I wonder if it's a healthy habit, but it ...

As a teen, texting was second nature. I knew T9 like I was born with a flip phone, and my text conversations would last the entire day. (That is, as soon as I got an unlimited texting plan.) Kids are ...

Every time you need to talk to someone these days, you either use an instant messaging app or hop on your favorite social media platform. And why not? Not only are they convenient, but they also ...

It’s only one single letter, but science says it’s the most universally dreaded text message you could send or receive. According to a new study published by the International Journal of Mobile ...

Other than snapping selfies and mindlessly scrolling on social media, one thing you mainly do on your phone is texting. It is, after all, among the easiest ways to communicate, especially when you're ...

When your phone rings, is your first instinct panic and the urge to throw it across the room? When I hear my ringtone, I assume it's either spam or something terrible has happened. Texting replaced ...