Molly and Fox 2014 July | Page 16

learning their language TEXTING GUYS 101 Ever wondered why you get one-word replies to your texts? It doesn’t mean that they don’t like you or are not interested - actually it is NOTHING about you. It is about THEM! They really are from another planet and while it is a lovely planet (because ultimately we do looooove them don’t we), it is a strange planet where the native language is unknown to us. They are just not great communicators. You can even ask your mums, aunties or older sisters - it is not something that they grow out of either - it is with them for life. So next time you get a one word reply, try out these possible translations: YEP = sure, that would be great. I’m so glad you texted me. WHATEVER = I’m actually happy to do what you want as I’m not very good at coming up with ideas myself. FANTASTIC = actually means fantastic. Just because he hasn’t added ‘wow, our date was the most incredible one ever’, does noy mean he had a crappy time and is trying to be nice. And if you don’t get a reply straight away, he is most likely with his mates, asleep or off on his other planet. And you know what, that is OK. Don’t bombard him with 99 messages asking why he hasn’t replied - just go hang with your girlfriends and give him some time!