For many of us, texting is our primary form of communication. It’s a quick way to schedule a plan, get an opinion on a paint color and even just vent about our latest life annoyance. But not everyone ...

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

My capacity for responding to text messages is shrinking rapidly. On an average day, I receive anywhere between 30 and 100 text message notifications. Apparently, that might be a low number: a study ...

When Sabrina Zohar first started dating her boyfriend whom she refers to as “tech guy” in her popular TikTok videos, she was doubtful about their connection for one striking reason. He barely texted ...

Let’s be honest: talking on the phone isn't always fun — or necessary. In fact, a lot of people flat-out prefer texting over phone calls. From wasting precious hours listening to people ramble to ...

In 1959, Volvo Cars launched the 122S and introduced the three-point seatbelt. In 1959, fewer than 10% of cars had seatbelts. Because of Volvo’s innovation, by 1968 seatbelts were legally required in ...

For weeks you’ve been exchanging paragraph-long text messages with your crush, but they’ve yet to ask you out on an official date — and now you’re starting to feel antsy. Perhaps you’ve dropped subtle ...

Relationship coaches are now helping single people navigate texting. By Sara Radin Shortly after Abby Norton met someone she liked on Hinge last July, the 24-year-old editor went on a two-week trip ...

I’ve always been the friend who responds to texts right away. Perhaps it’s the writer in me, but I enjoy giving a lengthy, essay-like response whenever a friend is in need. Or if I need to vent, a ...