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The 6 Biggest Mistakes Men Make in Texting Women
Jared Laurence
Introduction
Texting is the modern-day warzone of dating, and for many men, it’s where things go horribly wrong.
This is the most common story I hear from men:
You meet someone amazing, hit it off, exchange numbers, and you message her and then… silence. Or worse, she starts replying with one-word answers, and you’re left staring at your phone wondering, What did I do wrong?
As a dating coach, I’ve seen thousands of men stumble at the texting stage of dating simply because they didn’t understand what were doing wrong time and time again. And it’s not because they’re not smart or they are doing it on purpose. Most men genuinely don’t know the ins and outs of texting and how it differs from the perspective of a man and a woman.
The key factor is attractive women have thousands of men messaging them on online dating apps, Instagram, and their social circle. Her world of texting is very different from your world of texting as a man. If you’ve ever blown a promising date over text, then this blog is for you. Let’s dive into the biggest mistakes men make when texting women and, more importantly, how to fix them
1. Sending Too Many Texts Too Soon
Neediness is the kryptonite of attraction and dating, and nothing screams needy louder than a flood of texts to a woman. If you are sending her multiple texts or even getting mad at her for not replying to your text then it is already game over. Being needy on text is a recipe for disaster.
When you over-text, you’re essentially telling her, “My entire focus is on you, and I have nothing else going on in my life.” I am needy and I can’t get any girls so I am going to smother you with my love and attention in hopes that you like me.
And as you can imagine that’s a speedrun to getting ghosted by women and possibily blocked. Women want to be pursued, but they also don’t want to feel overwhelmed. Balance is key. Push pull is the secret. You need to have a abundance mindset in dating.
The key to avoiding this texting mistake is patience and abundance of women in your life. If you are only talking to a single woman in a week of course you are going to be needy. You need to have be talking to a lot of women when you are developing your dating skills.
Let woman respond on their own time. Your job is to have a awesome life, meet attractive women and keep leveling up as a person. And if she doesn’t respond to your texts then you simply move on. There are 4 billion women on this planet. A few girls not responding to your messages doesn’t change anything.
2. Being Boring or Predictable
If your texts look like this:
- “Hey, what’s up?”
- “How was your day?”
- “What are you doing?”
… you’re not texting; you’re putting her to sleep. Like I said before women are bombarded with thousands of messages like this, especially if they’re active on dating apps and social media. Do you really think she is going to reply to you with your boring messages?
Instead of asking generic questions, share something funny, interesting, or unique. Be creative with the way you speak and text. Makes a world of difference.
You are not there to conduct an interview.
3. Turning Texts into Therapy Sessions
Texting is not the place to unload your emotional baggage or seek validation from women. I am sorry you need a therapist not a girlfriend. Women want a dating partner, not a fixer project. Yes some women do like to listen. But she won’t feel attraction to you if you’re constantly talking about your ex, your childhood trauma or your existential crisis. By you unloading all your trauma on her you’re going to push her away to Narnia and she isn’t coming back.
- Do you talk about your exes and childhood trauma all the time?
- Are the topics you choose to talk about always negative?
- Does she seem hesitant and awkward when she talks to you about the topics you choose?
4. Trying Too Hard to Impress
We’ve all been there – trying to craft the perfect text to make her fall in love with you. But the reality is, there is no such perfect message. If you are overthinking every message or trying too hard to be witty and smart, it shows. Women can sense when you’re performing instead of being real, and it’s a major turn-off to women.
Even things you were authentic about will feel fake to women if you try too hard. The way to fix this is to be outcome independent. Be fun interesting and have a good conversation with her and don’t put her on a pedestal. Putting women on a pedestal is why nice guys fail with women.
5. Neglecting to Escalate the Conversation
Here’s a common scenario that most men end up with: you’re texting back and forth, the conversation is going good, but then it just… fizzles. Why?
Because you didn’t take the next step to actually go on a date with her. The goal of texting is to go on a date with her. Not to be texting partners.
Or you have the opposite situation where it’s a texting marathon where you are both sharing your life stories on text but now she is not interested in meeting in real life.
Understand something my friend, you cannot have a relationship only over text. You need to meet her in person. The idea is to go forward and have a date. Stop getting caught up in the little things and focus on the goal.
When the time feels right, suggest something specific: “This has been fun—want to continue this over at the new gameshow/arcade/coffee shop on Saturday?”
Women appreciate men to take the lead and give her a fun experience. Mystery and space create attraction, which keeps her interested. There is no need to text her daily.
6. Misreading the Vibe
Sometimes, men get so focused on flirting that they forget to read the room. Understanding what women actually mean on text is harder since you cannot see their body language and tone. If she’s replying with short, polite answers and not asking questions, it’s a sign she’s not that interested. On the other hand she is trying to make conversation even if it is clumsy that’s a very good sign she is interested in you.
You need to be creative and fun for her to be interested. Also if you are already doing your best and if not she’s into you, she won’t appreciate your effort. If she’s not, it’s better to move on and talk to other girls who will like and appreciate you for who you are. There are plenty of fish in the sea. There is no reason so spend your time on women who are not genuinely interested in you.
Final Thoughts:
Texting is a means to a end. You cannot impress women over text. The idea is to be fun and as a introvert it might seem like a easy solution but nope. You have to meet women physically in real life in order to build a connection with her. Using texting to get to know her a bit and ask her out on a date. The biggest mistakes most men make -over-texting, being boring, or trying too hard- stem from one underlying issue: insecurity and neediness. You need to stop being needy as a man.
If you struggling with these issues I suggest talking to me or one of our coaches to solve your issues. There is no need to reinvent the wheel just take the help of someone who already has one. Use the button below to book a free call with me and my team.
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jared lawrence
Founder and CEO Of Modern Success
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