Why Texting In Dating Doesn't Matter As Much As We Think: What We Learned The Hard Way (So You Don't Have To)
About this episode
This episode explores the impact of texting on modern dating and the importance of meaningful communication over constant contact.
We’re constantly told that texting is the key to building connection—but what if constant communication is actually creating a false sense of intimacy? In this episode, we’re unpacking the role texting plays in modern dating, and how being in touch all the time can blur the line between real connection and just constant contact. We’re also talking about the pressure texting creates in relationships, the mixed signals that come from low-effort communication, and why intentionality matters more than frequency. Ultimately, we explore how setting boundaries, communicating with purpose, and focusing on meaningful interactions over endless availability can lead to healthier, more grounded relationships. Enjoy! - Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/ Read our book: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love: https://howtobedateable.com/ Try the Dateable AI Dating Coach: Get personalized advice trained on our years of podcast episodes, courses and frameworks: https://studio.com/dateable Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcasts…
People in this episode
Hosts: Yue Xu, Julie Krafchick
Topics covered
- texting in dating
- communication
- intimacy
- boundaries
- relationships
Keywords
- texting
- dating
- communication
- intimacy
- relationships
- boundaries
- mixed signals
Sponsors
Brick
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dateable AI Dating Coach, Brick
Books & works: How To Be Dateable: The Essential Guide To Finding Your Person and Falling in Love
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