

"When a person falls in love, research has found that his or her serotonin drops to the level of someone with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Dawn Maslar, author of Men Chase, Women Choose previously told Elite Daily. This constant texting style can be an indicator of codependence rather than actual interest. While texting all day, every day is certainly fun, especially in the beginning of a relationship, it's definitely not sustainable. But what does that kind of dynamic look like? Here are some healthy texting habits in a relationship that signal you're on the right track. It’s not sufficient enough to fill you up but enough to get things going and get started,” Prescott continues. “Texting can be used in relationships almost like an appetizer. “Checking in via text is vital to all relationships,” Meredith Prescott, LCSW, tells Elite Daily. And it sometimes leaves me wondering where I stand with him.Īlthough it’s true that how your partner treats you IRL is what really counts, texting is a form of communication - and figuring out ways to communicate effectively is a huge part of any healthy relationship, even ones that are just starting out. It’s not malicious, but it definitely does not bring us closer together. He only texts me sporadically, and when he does, it's brief sentences and one-word answers. He is engaged in a way that lets me know he's thinking of me even when we're not together, and it's allowing me to develop feelings for him. For example, the good texter I'm seeing asks me how my day is going, remembers our conversations from earlier and refers back to them, and sends me cute videos and photos of himself at work. But a simple “good morning” every day won’t cut it. Otherwise, it's hard to develop a connection with someone. Of course, you need to be talking with some sort of regularity in order to drive the relationship forward. And when it comes to texting during the early stages of dating, the frequency of messages (should you text every day?) matters less than how they make you feel - valued and content or underappreciated and confused. Your communication style with your new partner, girlfriend, or boyfriend really just depends on your personal tastes. But what distinguishes one type of texter from the other? The question of how often a guy should text you in the beginning of a relationship has no objective answer. To me, healthy texting in a relationship is integral to fostering trust, emotional intimacy, and chemistry between you and your partner. I am currently seeing two guys - a good texter and a bad texter - and it makes all the difference.
