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Text Me

It’s the mating call of singles ready to mingle. I’ve noticed that I’ve stopped saying “give me a call” all-together. My new go-to declaration upon giving out my number is “Text Me” and rightfully so.  Let’s face it, even if you do call, I’m going to screen it because we don’t answer unknown numbers.  So you’re going to have to leave a voice message that is witty and enticing enough to get me to call you back. Happen to be enticing and funny? Great! The next step is for me to get 10 minutes of peace and quite to make that call. If I have dinner with the girls tonight and a session with my trainer after work tomorrow, then you’re going to have to wait at least 24-48 hours to be validated by a return call. I know what you’re thinking. If I really liked you then I would find a way to make that call asap, and you are right my friend. But unfortunately for you, asap may just be three days later, which is a lifetime considering my trainer at the gym is H.O.T. So if you want to make it easier on me then you’ll send a text. And you’ll make it the best text ever because otherwise I won’t respond.

Text Me Silly,

Debra

Does he have an irresistible swagger and smirk in check that makes you go O.M.G? Or is it his charming (cocky) personality and undeniable chiseled features that make it difficult to turn and walk away? Perhaps it’s his retro Raybans and slight scruff that makes you want to get lost in his rock and roll? It’s happened to us a few times and we know some of you soul sisters out there can’t deny: a bad boy. They’re as dangerous as purchasing that new handbag you clearly can’t afford. Its a rush of excitement at first, but you soon realize its going cost you down the line.

What makes a girl go for a bad boy?

We’ve all been through a similar cycle. You spot the single bad boy whom you deep down know is clearly marked unavailable for any future commitments. He has everything you’re looking for and totally unable to provide it to you. However, he will passionately make-out with you, hold you tight when you’re sleeping, engage in flirtexting/BBM sessions with you and just when you feel on top of the world, he’ll drop you right back down to reality. Bad boys all sing the same tune. Sugar coated variations of “I’m not in a place in my life right now where I can handle a relationship” or a personal favorite “I respect you too much” that evoke a message that it’s him, not you.

Why do we fall for it? Because we want to believe we’re the exception. They pose a challenge/chase and we counter with: “game on”. It’s human nature for us to want what we can’t have but try to get it anyways. One time, a wise friend asked me about a bad boy I fancied: “What is it about this guy you like?” I answered back emphatically, “He keeps me on my toes!” She looked at me and said, “God didn’t create us to walk on our toes, because if he did, we’d fall flat on our faces each time.” Now, every time I find myself talking to a bad boy type, I ask myself honestly, is it really worth it? Is he really that special? Because if he is, he’ll appreciate what is standing in front of him. What can seem desirable at first may be a mere mirage and cause disappointment later. Be true to yourself and the good will always come your way.

peace. love. text.

Liv

Went out last night to some swanky NY hot spots and low and behold all I saw were the tops of people’s heads. EVERYONE WAS FLIRTEXTING. At one point I looked around and more people were texting in the bar than not. Seriously people, everyone just calm down.

Look, I get it. Flirtexting is hot. I wrote a book about it. But try to remember that when you are out, be out. It’s really sad when you’re at a nice bar with your friends, with lots of handsome patrons, and every singe one of them is engaged in their cell phone rather than engaging in Y.O.U.

Hey let me ask you a question, can your cell phone buy you a drink? (No!) Can your cell phone challenge those two hot guys over there to a dance off? (No!) Can your cell bring one of those hot guys home with you to explore more of those dance moves? Okay that last one is arguable but my point is the fun of going out is to party and let loose. Just because your friends are texting you doesn’t mean you have to respond. Obviously if they are trying to meet up then that’s a different story. But when it’s a text from Kelly asking what she should wear to her interview tomorrow, or from Dustin asking when he can see you again, trust me when I say that they will both live if you don’t respond to them until it is appropriate to do so.

Texting while out in a social gathering makes you less approachable. If a guy sees a girl he likes across the room texting off the chain, he’s going to lose interest quick. He’ll probably assume she is flirtexting her boyfriend, (and rightfully so it’s past 10pm), and then call it quits before anything even started. So believe me when I say, Dustin won’t lose interest if you respond the next day and Kelly will find something fantastic to wear to her interview without your expert advice. I promise. But what I can’t promise, is that the hottie-bo-body standing at the bar who was making eyes with you before you picked up your phone and played on it for 10 minutes, will still be there when you are done.

When you are out, be out. Don’t be more engaged in texting than you are with friends and the people that surround you. Make us believe that chivalry isn’t dead. Because when your cell phone dies, who are you going to talk to?

Flirtext Responsibly,

Deb

P.S. If you live in NYC and want to know what’s hot, check out RE-girl. She’s got impeccable taste.

The great thing about Flirtexting is that you can do it anywhere, any time zone, anyplace. This attribute is especially important when traveling. As frequent flirtravelers, we’ve discovered a few essential things that keep us happy during our trips from coast-to-coast. There’s nothing worse than being stuck at an airport and not being able to catch up on texts and calls!

We recently let super chic travel experts, The Jet Set Girls, in on what else we can’t live without when flying. Click below to take a peak inside our carry-on bags.  

What’s in DEBRA’S travel bag?

What’s in OLIVIA’S travel bag?

And dont forget, ALWAYS travel with an extra charged cell phone battery and charger.