In modern dating, some unspoken rules can contribute to the success — or premature demise — of an early-days courtship. Most of us know the classics — don’t bring up exes in conversation too early, be available (but not too available) when making plans, and when it’s time to pay on the first date, at … Read more
Justin Bieber has a bone to pick with Apple. On Thursday, Bieber took to Instagram to air his grievances about a popular iPhone function that has been interrupting his daily routine. “If I hit this dictation button after sending a text and it beeps and stops my music one more time, I’m gonna find everyone at apple and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my uncle made a controversial comment about a social issue in my mom’s family group text. The issue was important enough to my sister that she requested discussion about it cease because she didn’t agree with what they were saying. When the discussion continued, she decided to cut Mom’s … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I text my older sister often. Last month, I sent her a long message consisting of information and chitchat. To my surprise, it was not answered by her, but by her daughter (who I am not fond of). My message was not meant for her daughter, and although the information it contained was … Read more
Students banding together against the ban — in the most millennial way possible. Displeased Gen Zs are keeping the lines of communication open amid new cell phone bans in schools, chatting with one another via Google Docs on their laptops as a substitute for text messaging. “A bunch of high school kids are creating a Google … Read more
There’s a vast difference in texting etiquette amongst different generations. That Boomer thumbs-up reply is on the opposite end of the spectrum of Gen Z’s slang acronyms. So 22-year-old Jason Saperstone took it upon himself to get everyone on the same texting page by creating a “Texting rules” PowerPoint presentation for his parents, which he … Read more
Who needs closure when you’ve got a mariachi band marching your ex out? A TikTokker from Nashville is going viral for hiring a mariachi musician to musically troll his cheating ex as he packed up and fled their formerly shared apartment. Content creator @zachary.w posted the clip with the caption, “This is your sign to … Read more
You know those millennials who pepper every text with an “lol” or emoji like it’s life support? Anna Gaddis (@annagaddis) is one of those people — and she’s clapping back at the haters. In a recent video, she defended her generation’s habit, saying anyone (mostly Gen Zers) who tells millennials to “stop putting ‘lol’ behind sentences” … Read more
Emojis can improve relationships, according to new research. Using the digital representations of emotions and ideas in text and social media messages boosts closeness and relationship satisfaction by complementing face-to-face interactions, say American scientists. Although emojis are highly prevalent in texting and social media, no previous studies had looked at their potential as a tool for … Read more
The cast members of “Parks and Recreation” are remembering co-star Jonathan Joss after his shocking shooting death over the weekend. Nick Offerman said that he and his “Parks and Recreation” family have been “texting together about it all day” and that they are all “heartbroken” over Joss’ sudden passing. “The cast has been texting together … Read more
Gratitude is going digital — and millennials are leading the emoji-packed charge. The latest way to say “I love you, man” isn’t with a beer or a bear hug. It’s with a post-hang text — a heartfelt digital love letter sent immediately after brunch, a night out or even just a 15-minute FaceTime. “You know … Read more
People are often told to protect their smartphones from outside hackers, not their partners. According to Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, your significant other could be spying on your text messages, calls and even locations using sophisticated monitoring software — without you even realizing it. The scary part is that your significant other can … Read more
Cherries, apple, lemon? A child safety expert has revealed the possible second meanings behind those seemingly innocent emojis your children are using — and moms and dads might be shocked by what they really infer. “Fruit emojis have various meanings, some a little more lewd than others,” said Aneeca Younas of FindMyKids, a parental control … Read more
Smiling at Gen Z? Better watch your back. What used to be the universal symbol of warmth and joy has taken a sinister turn — at least in the eyes of Gen Z. The classic smiley face emoji now means something completely different to those under 30. Instead of conveying happiness, the grinning yellow face … Read more
Your favorite emoji might reveal more about you than your therapist. According to a new study published in the journal Current Psychology from Oklahoma State University, your emoji habits might be a window into your soul — and not necessarily the pretty part. Researchers surveyed 285 undergraduates — mostly around 20 years old — asking … Read more
Are you calling “Boobear” or “John Hinge”? Whether it be an endearing — and possibly embarrassing — nickname or their full legal name, your partner’s contact name in your phone gives insight into your relationship. According to relationship experts, here’s what the moniker could mean. Whether you use a nickname or a full legal name, … Read more
In today’s digital dating world, single people’s biggest romantic dilemma might not be who to date — but how often to text them. From Reddit threads to relationship coaches, the consensus is clear: nobody knows what the rules are anymore. Turns out, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to texting etiquette. But experts — … Read more
A picture — or an emoji — tells a thousand words. Amit Kalley, the founder of the organization For Working Parents, has issued an urgent warning to parents about the secret meanings of smartphone emojis that could be used by children to convey “sinister” messages. “The unregulated internet can be very dangerous for our children,” … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my partner hasn’t been the greatest, but we are both working on ourselves to become better partners. Recently, I found out he has been texting another female (flirting). He 100% swore to me nothing more has happened besides the texting. He claims he likes the attention. This other woman knows … Read more
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain types of tech use could be at a higher risk of developing manic symptoms. Published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, the study analyzed a nationwide sample of 9,243 children in the U.S. between 10 and … Read more