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12 texts never to send her

Free, from the Decode Her playbook. Messages and habits that quietly kill a conversation, and why. Read number 4 before your next text.

  1. “?” “Hello??”

    After she hasn’t replied. It tells her you’ve been watching the screen.

  2. “Why are you being so dry?”

    It puts her on trial for a short reply.

  3. “I see you watching my stories.”

    It makes her feel caught and shows you’re tracking her.

  4. Three or more texts in a row with no answer

    Two is the limit. After that, the next move is hers. The one exception is a light goodbye a week later.

  5. “Wow, 7 hours. Glad I’m a priority.”

    Sarcasm about reply times makes you look like you’re keeping score.

  6. “So what are you up to this weekend?”

    When you mean “want to go out?”. Say what you mean.

  7. “Just let me know when you’re free!”

    As your invite, it hands her the whole job of planning, and the plan usually dies.

  8. “Oh, so NOW you text me?”

    It might feel good to type. It kills the conversation you wanted.

  9. “Forget what I said.”

    Don’t take back something honest because the reply was slow.

  10. A long paragraph listing everything she did that confused you

    It reads like a court case, and she’ll defend instead of answer.

  11. Anything meant to make her jealous

    It may get a reaction. It never builds trust.

  12. Going silent to punish her

    Not answering on purpose to make her worry is a game. Stepping back because she isn’t putting in effort is different. Know which one you’re doing.

Know what to send instead

This list is what to avoid. The playbook shows what to send: 25 real situations, what her text usually means, the exact reply, and your next move. 73 pages, made for your phone.

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