Flirtexting: How to Text Your Way into His Heart

by Debra Goldstein, Olivia Baniuszewicz, E. Jean (Foreword by)

Overview

Firtexting (flûr-teksting)

Text messages sent between you and someone you are dating, or would like to date; comprised of witty, playful banter that typically leads to a date, and, if you play your cards right, much, much more . . .

Flirtexting is the first step in dating, making it crucial to send the best possible text to get the best possible results. These days, texts, Facebook messages, and quippy emails not only get attention, but, when written strategically,can make or break a budding relationship. Embrace it: Flirtexting is the way to his heart. With sassy—yet classy—advice, playful prepackaged responses, and hilarious real-life dating scenarios, the experts guide you through the digital game of love.

Learn to:

• Read between the lines—how to decode the subtext of his text
• Hold the power in the palm of your hands—what your response time implies
• Keep 'em coming back for more—learn to craft the best possible text

NEW:

• Insightful tips to successfully navigate sites
• Expert advice to create a captivating online profile
• Direct from the dudes—what they love and hate in your dating profile

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620871836
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	11/01/2012
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Debra Goldstein is a leading expert on digital dating and the co-creator of Flirtexting.com. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Seventeen, and InStyle. Debra appears frequently on national television and radio.

Olivia Baniuszewicz is an authority on digital dating and the co-creator of Flirtexting.com. She has appeared as a textpert on NBC Today, CNN, and MTV and is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post.

E. Jean is an American journalist and advice columnist. Her column Ask E. Jean in ELLE magazine is the longest currently-running advice column in American publishing.

Editorial Reviews

“Flirtexting: How to Text Your Way into His Heart will not only get you a date, but it’ll also make you LOL.”

Redeye

“Liv and Deb know so much about texting with dudes that I’ve had to destroy my phone. Twice.”

Ben Lerer - Founder of Thrillist.com

“Debra Goldstein and Olivia Baniuszewicz are known as ‘The Digital Abby’s’ of the 21st Century.”

Lifestyle from Yahoo Canada

“Olivia and Debra who wrote the book Flirtexting which btdubbs is so cute and LOL, you guys will love it I promise”

Ross Mathews - Chelsea Lately and Hello Ross.com

“If only poor Mary, Drew Barrymore’s character in He’s Just Not That Into You, had a copy of Flirtexting on hand to help her navigate the world of online dating, she might not have ended up with a schlep like the ScarJo-besotted Kevin Connolly.”

ELLE Canada

“Oh, the agony of dating in the digital age. How long do you wait before responding to his text? What does it mean when she doesn’t text you back right away? How should you reply when she asks what you’re doing tonight? The questions are potentially endless. Fortunately, flirtexting experts Olivia Baniuszewicz and Debra Goldstein—who literally wrote the book on flirtexting—are here to save the day.”

Huffington Post

“A modern day guide on how to use different forms of technology to find a guy (or two).”

Star Magazine

“Every girl has a great flirtexting story! And if you don’t, you will after reading this.”

Kristen Cavallari

“Flirting via text message—or ‘Flirtexting’—is a must in today’s dating world.”

AM New York

Arguing that "boys text; therefore girls need to know how to flirtext," first-time authors (and, presumably, BFFAEs) Goldstein and Baniuszewicz show the next generation of single women how to entertain suitors with the art of text message flirtation. Taking a healthy cut from The Rules ("playing a little hard to get, to get what you want"), the duo schools readers on timing replies, canceling dates and, perhaps most importantly, how to avoid "mis-texting." Dissecting every possible text-based interaction (often with multiple examples), Goldstein and Baniuszewicz's overwrought guidebook will be received, depending on one's perspective, as either indispensable or hopelessly immature. Walking readers through all facets of text message craft (including enlisting the aid of friends), the exuberant authors also supply plenty of sample responses and conversations, a litany of guy-centric movie quotes (because "guys love to quote movies") and a guide to common abbreviations (including BFFAE: "best friends forever and ever"). With this guide at hand, young singles won't be at a loss for words-at least until the next F2F (face to face) encounter. 20 color illus.
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