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We’ve all been there: you text a girl that you like and—ugh—you get a one-word message in return. How can you craft a text that’s so good, she has to reply? If someone sends you a one-word response, they might be busy, a little nervous, or not a great texter (and in that case, you’ll just have to be patient!). On the other hand, she might want to see if you can keep things exciting, even without much to go on. Ready to discover the perfect text? Read on for more.
Things You Should Know
- Send a sweet, romantic text that’ll make her feel special (and get her to respond). For example, tell her she just popped into your head.
- Craft a hilarious joke making fun of yourself to play it cool and pique her interest. You might mention how you clumsily tripped over your own shoelaces.
- If she’s sending short replies, she might be pressed for time or shy. Sometimes, all you have to do is be a little patient!
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Give her a sweet compliment. Let’s face it, everyone loves being flattered. If your convo has rolled to a halt, get her to reengage by saying something super thoughtful. Mention that you love her personality, her looks, or something that she’s done. And if you can, say it in an offhand way—that way, it’ll seem more sincere, and you’ll be playing it cool, like her one-word reply didn’t phase you.[1]
- «Oh, by the way, I meant to tell you that I loved the dress you were wearing yesterday.»
- «I forgot to mention this earlier, but you crushed it at your basketball game yesterday. You were an all star out there.»
- Or, put a playful, funny spin on your flirtatious compliment: «Man, this is what I love about you. With these one-word replies, you really make me work for it.»
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Let her know that you’re thinking about her. Craft a super sweet response, and you’ll make her swoon (and refocus on your text conversation). Mention something that reminds you of her or let her know she’s on your mind. There are a couple great ways to do this—you can wait a few hours and then tell her she’s on your mind, like you’re opening a brand new chat and ditching her one-word response. Or, you can go for a casual vibe and pretend like you hardly noticed her short reply.[2]
- If you want to wait a few hours, try a message like this: «I just saw a fudge cake at the store & it made me think of you—I know you love your chocolate»
- Or, if you want to play it cool, try a message like this: «So random, but you just popped into my head! Wolf Alice came on the radio, so naturally I thought of you…»
- Let her know that you think of her often in a casual way: «I was thinking about how you keep losing your house keys…have you tried Tile? Might help.»
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Ask her a thoughtful, open-ended question. Sometimes, when you look back at your old messages, you might realize that the message you sent was pretty bare bones. She might’ve actually thought you were the one sending a brief message, and she just followed suit. If you want to kick the convo up again, try asking her questions that require a full response. Focus on trying to really get to know her.[3]
- Ask her about something you know she loves: «So you’re obviously an MVP tennis player, but I’ve never asked how you got into it. What’s the story?»
- Ask her a deep question: «I just remembered you mentioning that you want to be a novelist—that’s amazing. What draws you to writing?»
- Ask her a flirty, romantic question: «So anyway…it’s clear that I like you (I mean, what’s not to like?). But what do you usually look for romantically?»
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Share a beautiful song or book and tell her you think she’d like it. Not only will you get to show off your great taste, but by telling your crush that something «reminds» you of her or that it «seems like something she’d like,» you’re subtly telling her that you know her well. Pick out a pretty song, book passage, or another kind of art form, then send it her way.
- «This song’s lyrics are so gorgeous, I thought you’d appreciate them.»
- «Wow, I just read this line in my book, isn’t it amazing? I feel like you have an eye for this stuff, so I’d love to hear your thoughts.»
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Send along a photo of something in your day. Pictures are a great way to help her get to know you, help her feel engaged in the convo, and easily navigate away from a one-word response. Snap a quick shot of the niece you’re babysitting, cookies you made for friends, a nice view out your work window, or anything that shows off your sweet, intimate life. Then, just include a few words for context.
- «On babysitting duty this afternoon. But we all know Lily’s really the boss.»
- «Best batch I’ve made to date. Want one?»
- «Hard to complain with a view like this.»
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Ask her to hang out. Sometimes, your crush might just be frustrated with the slow pace. If the two of you have been texting and texting (but you haven’t hung out in person), why not ask her when she’s free? If she’s been waiting for you to make a move, she’ll be thrilled. And if she’s not that interested, this is a great way to find out quickly. Just make sure that no matter her answer, you accept it gracefully!
- «Hey, here’s a thought. Why don’t we see a movie this week?»
- «If I haven’t made it embarrassingly obvious yet, I like you. Any chance you’d want to grab dinner on Friday?»
- «Yeah, texting can be boring. Want to catch up in person instead?»
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Tease her in a hilarious, flirtatious way. Showing off your silly side can make you way more attractive to her; plus, it helps diffuse any awkwardness in the conversation. She’ll probably love to see that you roll with the punches and that you aren’t pressed by her one-word response. Make her laugh, and she’ll probably decide to keep texting you back![4]
- «Wow, my message was so interesting and profound…I’ve actually left her speechless. Amazing.»
- «If I had a little more pride I might not reply to a one-word response, but lucky for you, I’ve got super low self-esteem!»
- “The votes are in! You’ve won the Most Boring Text Response Ever award. Congrats!”
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Pique her interest with a cliff-hanger text message. Send a short, mysterious message that’ll leave her on the edge of her seat. Then, when she responds, make something silly up. She’ll love your sense of humor, and you’ll have her totally engaged in your convo in seconds.[5]
- Start with: “You’ll never guess what just happened…” Then say: “I just got a paper cut. I guess God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.”
- Or, say: “The craziest thing just happened at my house!” Then follow up with: “My sister actually apologized to me for once. This is groundbreaking news.”
- Send her: “Omg, Sarah, guess what just happened!!” Then, follow up with a silly response: “A zombie just ran into my room, but I took care of it. I’m tough like that.”
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Make fun of yourself to make your crush giggle. When you lightly make fun of yourself, you actually come off as more confident than when you’re speaking highly of yourself. Jokingly blame her one-word reply on your texting skills and make fun of yourself for getting “rejected.” Just make sure to keep it light so that you don’t go from seeming casual and funny, to genuinely hurt.[6]
- “Wow, a one-word reply?? Man, I must be off my game today.”
- “Oof, a one-word response…that cuts deep. Obviously I’m going to need to strategize, make a game plan, and get back to you if I’m gonna get your attention.”
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Challenge her to a silly game. When the conversation has come to a crashing halt, why not start up a random game to get her engaged while making her laugh? An out-of-the-blue invitation will totally take her by surprise, which will show off your silly side. Plus, playing a game can be a great way to deepen your connection, so when you start, make sure to throw in some playful trash talk, too.
- Download the GamePigeon app and send over a random invitation to 8 ball, checkers, 20 questions, you name it.
- If the game is getting close, send over a hilarious, jokingly competitive text: «Better watch out. I’m definitely about to have a comeback here.»
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Send her a meme or funny link. So, she hit you with the one-word reply. No worries! If you wait a beat, then send over something completely hilarious without more text, you’ll make her laugh in a super casual way. Plus, you won’t have to navigate a text response to her short reply; your funny content does that for you!
- For example, send over that hilarious TikTok you saw this morning. Bonus points if your video is super tailored to her (maybe it’s about a movie she likes, for example!).
- Or, send over a funny news article or meme that made you laugh. Pro tip: when you come across a hilarious link, save it to your notes for times like this.
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If it’s a new text relationship, start with things you have in common, such as family pets, friends or school life. If it’s not brand new, dig deeper. Ask about past experiences she’s had at places, or if she’s been to a place — and if she has, ask her about it. Bring up more personal things the longer the relationship goes on.
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To reply to one word texts from girls, ask her a question that can’t be answered in a few words, like “What is your idea of a perfect date, and why?” You can also try to liven up the conversation by asking her about something you know she’s interested in, like her favorite TV show or hobby. Alternatively, try laying the blame for her short responses on yourself to show her your funny and playful side. For example, text “Wow, I must really be off my game today. I’m not usually so boring.” Then, at the end of the text, add a smiley face to let her know you’re not mad at her but are simply poking fun at yourself. To learn how to make up ridiculous stories to get a girl to text you back, keep reading!
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You put a ton of thought and effort into your text, only to get a one-word response back.
Receiving a one-word text is a frustrating scenario, as it makes it look like the guy doesn’t even care about what you have to say.
The good thing is that there are plenty of ways to respond to this type of immature behavior. Let’s take a look at your options, and more importantly, why he does it.
How Do You Respond To A Random Short Text From A Guy?
It’s not always easy to respond to a short and random text from a guy, but the good news is that the ball is in your court and you can take the conversation wherever you want.
Many guys are known for dry texting, which is another name for receiving shorter texts that lack any type of engagement. After all, think about how many times you’ve gotten responses like this:
- lol.
- Sure.
- Yeah.
- Nope.
- Maybe.
- Okay/k.
These types of responses can be super frustrating, especially when you’re looking to get more out of the guy from his texts. Either way, this is something that you need to know how to handle.
Here are a variety of strategies (and text responses) that you can use to spark some life back into your texting.
1) Dig Deeper With Open-Ended Texts
If a guy is giving you one-word responses through text, then you’re going to want to peel the onion a little. You’re going to want to dig a little deeper and ask better questions.
One of the biggest reasons as to why guys answer with only one word is the fact that you might have given him a question with only 3 responses, which include:
- No.
- Yes.
- Either one of those answers with brief reasoning.
Many guys aren’t always going to dive into all of the details when it comes to answering questions, so many times you’ll receive a simple yes or no, and that’s perfectly fine.
So if you asked if likes playing sports, you have to dig a little bit deeper in order to get more details out of him. As a follow-up, you could respond with something like:
- What motivates you to play so many sports?
- How would you describe yourself as an athlete?
- Ohhh… tell me more about your favorite sports!
- What sports accomplishments are you very proud of?
You might have noticed something about all of these responses, and it’s the fact they are all open-ended.
This means that he can’t get by on a simple one-word response, and the ball is now in his court when it comes to talking about something that he really likes.
Obviously, your response is always going to be different based on what you’re texting about. If you feel like he’s not going to explain anymore, then it’s time to move on to the next strategy.
2) Pivot The Conversation In A New Direction
If he’s responding with a one-word text, then you might want to consider pivoting the conversation in a completely different direction.
Think about this scenario for a second. If a guy that you really liked started asking you questions about a topic that you enjoy the most, would you respond with only one-word texts?
You most likely wouldn’t, unless you were really busy and could only sneak in a one-word response every now and then.
Either way, when you pivot the conversation in a new direction, you want to make sure that you lead with an open-ended question.
Once again, this will help remove any option for him to respond with just one word. Here are a few examples:
- What does a typical weekend look like for you?
- What’s the craziest thing that you’ve done lately?
- So what do you have planned for the rest of the day/week/weekend?
Keep in mind that you don’t want to just go write into adding those responses too, as you need to slide into them so that it doesn’t look forced and out of the left field.
Let’s say that he responded to something that you had to say with “Maybe”. Here is how you’ll want to transition into something new:
Mysterious? I like that! Speaking of mystery, what do you usually like to do on the weekends?
If he still ends up responding with a one-word response, then you’ve most likely gotten to the super-frustrating part of texting him.
It’s time to get to the bottom of this one-word texting behavior. After all, it’s not right that you put a lot of thought and information into your texts and he responds like he doesn’t even care.
3) Ask If He Always Texts With One Word Responses
If he keeps responding with one-word texts, perhaps it is time that you ask him if he always texts like that.
This is genuine curiosity at its finest, and a subtle way of letting him know that you don’t care for this type of behavior.
There’s nothing wrong with expecting a little bit more effort when it comes to texting, and he is going to need to understand that.
You also don’t need to be rude with your response, here are some examples for you:
- Seems like you’re a man of a few words, huh?
- One-word response. You must be a man of mystery, huh?
- Duly noted, do you always like keeping things short and sweet?
- I see, and I noticed that you like one-word responses. Is that your thing?
He can always respond with a one-word response, but he certainly knows that his lack of tacking effort is on your radar.
This also opens up the possibility for him to say something like:
Sorry, I was busy at (specific activity) and couldn’t give you a longer response.
Related: Guys Apologizing For Texting Late.
If he does choose to keep responding with a one-word response, then you just might have to consider that this guy just might not be worth texting or spending time on.
Here’s what you can do when he keeps being immature and lacking any interest.
4) Text Back With A One Word Response Yourself
If the guy keeps repetitively responding to your texts with just one word, then it’s time to fight with fire. Text back with one-word responses and give him a taste of his own medicine.
- Does this come off as immature? Yup.
- Does this come off as passive-aggressive? Yup.
- But is this fair based upon how he’s responded to you? Absolutely.
In fact, if you really want to send him a message, you can respond with a long chain of one-word responses. For example, if you ask him a question and he says maybe, you can say:
Cool. Great. Grand. Wonderful. Thanks.
As stated earlier, it’s a pretty childish thing to do, but you’re not the one who led with a lack of effort and a maximum amount of immaturity.
If you don’t want to stoop down to his level, then I completely understand where you’re coming from.
If it reaches this stage, then the chances are much higher that you’re most likely not interested in texting him anymore. There are plenty of other guys who will give you the time of day.
Here is the last response that you can use to counter his one-word texts, and it’s actually no response at all.
5) Don’t Even Bother Texting Back (Ghost Him)
If the guy uses one-word responses for most of his texts, then you just might want to forget about giving him the time of day and stop texting him.
As the popular quote states:
Sometimes the best response, is no response.
The same is true here, but keep in mind that this option should only be used after:
- You’ve exhausted all of your other options.
- He has no reason to keep responding like that.
- He knows that you don’t care for his lack of effort.
- He continues to act immaturely and respond with one-word texts.
In other words, you can pretty much ghost him. If he happens to text you later down the road in a normal and coherent way, then it’s up to you if you want to continue on with the conversation.
The situation even gets weirder if the guy was the one who gave you his number, because he should be much more interested, right?
I’m not usually an advocate of ghosting someone, but when you get to this point, the guy should know that he had it coming.
Plus, there’s no reason to explain yourself to him anyway. It’s not like he’s going to have any valid (or lengthy) input when he responds to your text.
What Do Short Text Responses Mean?
Short text responses can mean a lot of things, but two big reasons for them is that the person is too busy to give you a longer response, or they just aren’t interested.
While it can be very annoying to receive a short text response, make sure that you don’t quickly jump to conclusions. After all, people aren’t able to be on their phones for every minute and every second of the day.
Let’s talk more about why you’re likely to receive these short, and often random, text responses.
1) Short Text Responses Can Mean Busyness
This is the perfect example of where receiving a short text response is a really good thing, and it’s because the person on the other side is really busy.
A lot of weird feelings and emotions can arise from texting, especially when you don’t get the perfect response that you’ve been thinking of.
With that being said, sometimes you have to accept the fact that a short text response is so much better than not getting a response at all.
Here are a few possible scenarios for you to think about:
- Someone at school who is not able to text back.
- Someone bust at work not being able to text back.
- Someone in the middle of a movie (at a theater) not being able to text back.
- Or being in a location where texting is difficult (like texting when he’s on vacation).
Think about all of those possibilities above, and the fact that they shouldn’t be texting you back… and they still do.
Sometimes we need to take a look at the spectrum of possibilities, and things could be so much more. They could have just not responded and then ghosted you (which is the worst outcome).
Related: You Gave Him Your Number Yet No Text.
Speaking of bad outcomes, it’s time to look at the other side of what it can mean to receive shorter text messages.
1) Short Text Responses Can Mean Apathy
You also have to keep in mind that constant and continuous short test responses can mean apathy, or in other words, they just don’t care enough for longer responses.
There’s a popular quote that I’d like to share with you here:
When someone acts like they don’t care, believe them.
Many times, this is going to be the truth, especially if this short-texting response behavior has been going on for a long period of time.
Sometimes the person just isn’t busy but has other priorities and interests that are more important than sending longer text responses.
Sometimes, it is what it is, and you need to understand that. By doing so makes it much easier to move on and not devote so much time to the person who just doesn’t seem to care.
Why Do Guys Respond With One-Word Answers? Final Words
Guys respond with one-word answers because many times, it’s just their nature of texting. They like getting straight to the point, and often don’t feel the need to further explain themselves.
When it comes to texting you guys, you can certainly expect this type of behavior. In fact, the more you text, the more that you’re going to end up seeing it.
To give the guys a little more credit, you also have to keep in mind that he might just be too busy to respond with a much longer text message.
While it can immature and frustrating to get hit with constant one-word text responses, eventually that will stop.
You’ll find the guy that genuinely cares about having a great conversation with you through text. He’ll put actual effort and thoughts into his responses, and everything will flow nicely.
Until then, you can expect to see a lot of one-word text responses, it’s just how many guys are… k?
Well, you shouldn’t, pushing things to find another outcome sucks because you are only hurting yourself only. You will find yourself in a loophole trying hard to receive a different answer and you will waste time and maybe you will be hurt (if this is someone you have feelings for). One word answers may vary the cause but if it is too often then consider to stop talking to those people because on the other side, they may have lost interest or don’t care at all for you. If you want to know why they are cold you should ask what is going on (if before their one words answer you were talking a lot) and then truly know the cause (if they are honest of course), it will save you from a lot of problems and pain. You will be thankful in a future scenario.
Edit; Forgot to say, you may not be the problem of their behavior, people have a lot of problems in their heads and most of them not even know what they want so, don’t take it personal.
Are one word responses rude?
One word answers are considered rude because they are often dismissive, as if you can’t be bothered with the person or the question. For example, someone may ask, “Did you have fun today?” They don’t want a simple yes or no. They also want to hear why.
What do 1 word texts mean?
A one word text implies she either doesn’t want to text right then, she doesn’t want to text you, or she is trying to play games and see how desperate you are/doesnt know what to say. no matter what the situation, you’re better off not texting. wait for her to text you again, or try again later.
What is a one word response called?
The description would seem to apply to sentences that have only one word. The Wikipedia article on the topic calls these kinds this a sentence word or word sentence, but also gives such terms as volzinwoorden and Wortsätze.
What do one word responses mean?
One word replies have a lot of meaning. The amount of work you put into something equates to the amount of passion you feel for it. One word replies by a lot people is a way to be short, to end the convo without being rude, which in itself is rude that people don’t realize.
What are NFA regulated items?
NFA firearms include machine guns, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, heavy weapons, explosive ordnance, silencers and “any other weapon” (AOW), such as disguised or improvised firearms. Title I weapons, or GCA firearms, are standard rifles, shotguns, and handguns.
What is a firearms Form 4?
The ATF Form 4 or “Application for Tax Paid Transfer and Registration of Firearm” is an ATF form for handling the registration and transfer of NFA items under certain circumstances. If you are filling out the ATF Form 4, it means you are purchasing an already made NFA item like a silencer, SBR or AOW.
What is needed for NFA Gun Trust?
In order to possess, transfer, or create any of these firearms, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must provide approval. The approval also entails a $200 tax and registration under the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR).
Should I put my guns in a trust?
One obvious reason is that the transport and transfer of ownership of firearms that are so heavily regulated can easily become a felony without the owner even knowing they are breaking the law. A gun trust allows for an orderly transfer of the weapon upon the death of the grantor to a family member or other heir.
What can I buy with a gun trust?
Gun Trusts or NFA (Nation Firearms Act) Trusts are primary used to purchase firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act. These firearms include fully automatic weapons, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and sound suppressors (“silencers”).
What is a trust do?
A trust is traditionally used for minimizing estate taxes and can offer other benefits as part of a well-crafted estate plan. A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a third party, or trustee, to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Other benefits of trusts include: Control of your wealth.
What is a gun Trust in California?
A gun trust is a legal method to assure that NFA weapons and other types of guns do not have to be turned over to local law enforcement officials upon the death of the owner. The trustee and beneficiaries would have whatever rights are granted to them under the terms of the California Gun Trust.
What are the benefits of a gun trust?
Benefits of a Gun Trust
- Allow more than one person to possess and use the weapons held in trust.
- Keep the gun in the trust even after the current owner’s death, avoiding the usual transfer requirements.
- Help the executor.
- Avoid probate.
- Avoid possible future restrictions on gun transfers.
What does the 15 in AR-15 stand for?
ArmaLite Rifle
What makes a gun an assault weapon?
Drawing from federal and state law definitions, the term assault weapon refers primarily to semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns that are able to accept detachable magazines and possess one or more other features. Some jurisdictions define revolving cylinder shotguns as assault weapons.
How many rounds does an AR-15 hold?
30
How many bullets does a AK 47 shoot per second?
AK-47 | |
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Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | Cyclic rate of fire: 600 rds/min Combat rate of fire: Semi-auto 40 rds/min Bursts 100 rds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 715 m/s (2,350 ft/s) |
Can Ar-15 be made automatic?
The military’s M-16 was originally fully automatic, meaning it fired several rounds with each pull of the trigger. Its civilian counterpart, the AR-15, is semiautomatic — the user needs to pull the trigger to fire each shot.
How fast does an AR-15 bullet travel in mph?
The 9mm handgun is generally regarded as an effective weapon; its bullet travels at 1,200 feet per second and delivers a kinetic energy of 400 foot pounds. By comparison, the standard AR-15 bullet travels at 3,251 feet per second and delivers 1300 foot pounds.
What is the fastest bullet in mph?
220 Swift remains the fastest commercial cartridge in the world, with a published velocity of 1,422 m/s (4,665 ft/s) using a 1.9 grams (29 gr) bullet and 2.7 grams (42 gr) of 3031 powder.
How fast is a 50 caliber bullet in mph?
. 50 BMG
Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
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655 gr (42 g) ADI | 3,029 ft/s (923 m/s) | 13,350 ft⋅lbf (18,100 J) |
700 gr (45 g) Barnes | 2,978 ft/s (908 m/s) | 13,971 ft⋅lbf (18,942 J) |
750 gr (49 g) Hornady | 2,820 ft/s (860 m/s) | 13,241 ft⋅lbf (17,952 J) |
800 gr (52 g) Barnes | 2,895 ft/s (882 m/s) | 14,895 ft⋅lbf (20,195 J) |
Can a jet fly faster than a bullet?
The US military is developing a next-generation hypersonic jet plane that could fly at up to five times the speed of sound – faster than a bullet.
Whether she’s your Tinder match, real life crush, platonic friend, or girlfriend…
…I’m going to give you 9 ways to deal with her one word texts.
So by the end of today’s article, you’ll know:
- What do one-word text messages mean?
- #1: Take a breath
- #2: You’re texting her at the wrong time
- #3: The best mindset to deal with one-word texts
- #4: How often does she send you one-word texts?
- #5: Ask more open-ended questions
- #6: Be clear in your tone of voice
- #7: Don’t be too hard-to-get
- #8: Stop selling yourself
- #9: Why you’re getting one-word texts from your girlfriend or boyfriend
- #10: Stop typing like your uneducated
- What to text after a one-word text
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What do one-word text messages mean?
Honestly, it can mean many things.
She could be too busy to tell you more. It could be that your last text was difficult to answer. And it could mean she’s done with your shit.
Yup. More often than not, a one-word text is a negative sign.
But it doesn’t have to be.
So don’t jump to conclusions. It’s not good for your back or your relationship with that girl.
The only time you need to be worried is if you get one word replies a lot.
Then the odds are that you’re doing something wrong.
Find out what you’re doing wrong in the next tips.
#1: Take a breath
One of the most important things to do after you get a one-word text is to relax.
Take a chill pill, dude.
Because if you grab your phone with a heart full of rage, you’ll probably say something you’ll regret.
Something you can’t undo.
So don’t let your emotions get the better of you.
Take a deep breath and put the phone away.
Then do something fun or productive.
Go for a walk, hit the gym, or hang out with a friend.
And remember: her one-word reply may not mean anything.
#2: You’re texting her at the wrong time
Sometimes one word replies make a lot of sense.
You just caught her at the wrong time.
She’s working. Hanging out with friends. Or she’s done talking with you after you blew up her phone with text messages.
So timing is of the essence.
In this next 2-minute video, I tell you exactly what the best time is to text a girl.
#3: The best mindset to deal with one-word texts
One-word texts usually rattle us for two reasons.
- We like the other person so much that their lack of interest hurts
- We have a negative mindset
Story time!
One of the students from my TextGod Mentoring Program was at a girl’s house on a date when he saw something bad.
A trash can with two empty pizza boxes.
“Oh no…” he thought “she probably had a date yesterday and had sex with him!”
Now he felt like a cheap manwhore and the whole vibe of the date was ruined.
Let’s hit rewind.
Did the two empty pizza boxes mean she had a date?
How else could we interpret that?
- She’s had a couple pizzas by herself this week
- She had pizza with a platonic friend
- She’s into modern art and this is her latest art installation (probably not)
In short: there are plenty of innocent reasons why she has a trash can with two empty pizza boxes!
But because my student had a negative mindset, he assumed the worst and was a real Debbie Downer.
So be careful, my friend.
Don’t assume the worst. Instead, assume she likes you and all is good.
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#4: How often does she send you one-word texts?
Don’t worry if you get a brief reply every now and then.
That’s normal.
And more importantly, it’s probably not a bad sign.
Does it happen more often?
Now it’s time to put on your thinking cap, because we may have found a pattern.
Check your convo. Do the one-word texts have anything in common?
Were they perhaps sent at the same time of day (work hours) or after you said something with a unique flavor (something she didn’t like)?
Look carefully.
Because if you’re the cause of her short replies, you have the power to stop them.
You just need to find out what you’re doing wrong.
Here are some questions to help you identify the problem:
- Was your text easy to reply to?
- Were you talking about the same subject for too long?
- Was the vibe of your text very different from the texts that came before?
- Did you ask a question out of necessity rather than curiosity?
Want to know how to get her more engaged? Check out this article:
- 19 Texting rules for guys to make her interested in you
#5: Ask more open-ended questions
A HUGE reason why people struggle with online dating is this.
They ask bad questions.
Closed questions.
Did you have a good weekend?
And, of course, this zinger of a question.
What’s the trouble with asking these types of questions?
They lead to one-word answers.
Yes and no.
Sure, she could reply more.
But if you want a rich and fulfilling love life, you need to take responsibility and be proactive.
So start writing texts that lead to long and fun answers.
An easy way is to start asking open-ended questions.
Here are two articles to give you some inspiration:
- 100+ Tinder questions that actually work
- 70+ Questions to ask your crush over text
#6: Be clear in your tone of voice
If you don’t take care of your tone of voice, you’re torpedoing your love life.
Even the most innocent texts can turn off Tinder matches or start fights with your significant other.
Why?
Because unless you clarify the vibe of your text, she’ll interpret the text based on her mood and what she knows of you.
If she barely knows you and she’s in a foul mood, you can guarantee an ambiguous text will go down badly.
So don’t just type up a joke and think she’ll laugh.
Read your text out loud to yourself and ask yourself: “Can I interpret the text in any other way?”
If so, delete that mothatrucka and send it to hell.
Or rewrite the text in a way that it only has one clear meaning. Sometimes the answer is as simple as adding an emoji.
So drop the linguistic puzzles and be clear.
#7: Don’t be too hard-to-get
Playing hard-to-get definitely has its place in seduction.
But it usually backfires harder than a sumo wrestler’s backside on enchilada night.
Why?
Because most people do it wrong.
They’re not hard-to-get. They’re cold.
- They wait forever to text back
- They never ask questions
- And they never give compliments
What type of reaction do you think that type of behavior promotes?
MORE cold behavior in the shape of one-word answers.
So don’t be hard-to-get.
Be warm.
Which starts with smiling in your online dating photos. Click this link for 11 Tinder profile photo tips on how to triple your matches.
Anyway, being warm also means being friendly, genuine and curious in your text conversations.
- If someone actually says or does something you like, tell them.
- Don’t constantly hide behind jokes and witty remarks, be your relaxed self.
- Lastly, be interested in their opinions and who they are.
But be careful you don’t simp for her.
That’s a big turn off.
Check my next article for what I mean:
- 7 Signs you’re a simp over text message
#8: Stop selling yourself
If you’re a guy, you’re in trouble.
You see, when it comes to dating guys are born with a handicap.
A donger.
I’m joking, but only slightly.
Men are genetically wired to procreate and shoot babies into our better halves.
Although we can override that instinct, most dudes don’t even bother.
So the instant they see a pretty lady, they think: “I must have her!”
And all standards fly out the window.
The problem?
They’re already decided they want her and will do and say everything to get her.
Which often turns guys into a pushy car salesman.
Like so.
One simple text turned this guy into doggy listening to its master.
Which communicates to her:
“Man, I really like you. Here’s what I can do for you. Please say it’s enough and like me back.”
Not all girls will be turned off by this behavior.
But to many it’s a buzzkill.
Which they’ll show you by sending you one word texts.
#9: Why you’re getting one-word texts from your girlfriend or boyfriend
This is a serious topic which deserves a quick and serious answer.
First of all, remember that one-word texts aren’t an issue unless you’re getting them regularly.
Are one-word texts common for you?
Here’s what might be going on.
Warning, it’s not pretty:
You like her and the relationship a lot more than she currently likes you and the relationship.
Because you like her so much, you’re likely showering her with texts and affection.
And because she’s in need of some space, she’s being curt over text in the hope that you’ll take the hint.
Does that mean the relationship is over?
No.
Just that you and your partner CURRENTLY have different needs.
So slow down.
If she’s suffering from a you-overdose, you want to give her a little less and give her the opportunity to miss you.
Once your loving strangle-hold loosens, she’ll likely start typing in full sentences again.
Want to make her fall in love with you (again)? Check out this article:
- 14 Ways to make her fall in love over text
#10: Stop typing like your uneducated
If this title didn’t trigger you, then you need to read this tip.
Did the title make you cringe? Great.
Now you know how she’s feeling.
Anyway, the title has a big grammar mistake that will shrivel up a girl’s eggs.
Not all girls will have such a strong reaction. But many of the good ones will.
You know, the girls with diplomas, big ambitions and next level tongue and throat skills. (The last point is made up, but I feel like it makes my point more convincing.)
So while you may scoff at grammar mistakes, others wince at them as if they were hearing the sound of nails on a chalkboard.
And it makes sense.
Proper grammar communicates that you’re smart and probably live the life of a smart dude.
Nice place. Decent job. And a big d- oggo for her to cuddle.
So get your grammar right.
It doesn’t cost much effort and the rewards are big.
What to text after a one-word text
One of the most effective ways to get a woman to open up to you over text is this.
Clickbait.
If you get it right, clickbait is irresistible.
As long as you choose the right topic to get the clicks.
Your safest bet is talking about her.
Why?
Because it’s her most favorite subject in the world.
So to get a good answer, hit her with some questions like this:
You know what I find so interesting about you?
Or:
I never thought about it until now, but you know what’s kinda funny about you?
IRRESISTIBLE.
She won’t be able to stop herself from replying.
For more clickbait questions and good follow-up questions, check my clickbait video where I tell you exactly what to do using actual text conversations.
You can find my clickbait video here.
Enjoy.
Blessings,
Louis Farfields
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