Avoid dull texting with these interesting conversation starters. For most of us, texting multiple people throughout the day is as normal as brushing our teeth or making dinner after work.
We don't necessarily think about the thousands of tiny bubbles we've sent between loved ones over the years—we just continue building on them, one response after another. That is, unless, we've started chatting with someone new perhaps a potential love interest , or we're trying to reignite a conversation with a loved one, old friend, or old flame.
If you find that the message screen on your phone is blank, and you need to figure out the right conversation starter text to send, we've got you covered. Meet the Expert. If you've just met someone new , or are trying to rekindle a conversation, there are ways to start talking with the goal of really getting to know someone.
Here, we consult with dating and relationship experts about creative ways to get the conversation going—and how to avoid a stale back-and-forth.
We all know that the ease of texting makes it the preferred choice for simple conversations or for multitasking, and experts say it can help introverts especially manage interactions. Most of us are experienced with the downsides of that convenience, too, which Ray calls the "misrepresentation and misunderstanding" that occurs when tone and context are lost. Case in point: A Psychology Today article writes just seven percent of communication happens through the content of the message, while everything else happens through body language, vocal tone, emphasis, and pitch.
