Text messaging has become a great part of daily life and society, comprising of most of today’s conversations. There are many people that even pursue love through their SMS abilities, using text messages to woo someone and get a date. SMS dating has become a rising fad in the dating scene, with many people finding great pickup lines to get that date they really want. There are many men and women that use this method to get a date, often because they are able to hide behind the text, saving them from any possible embarrassment of a rejection. When it comes to texting a pickup line, there are really 10 great ways to text your way into a date, with lines that can really catch someone’s attention, sometimes more so than if it was said.

1. Save my number baby, it’s you I want. This may be a bit cheesy to some, but when it comes in a text message from someone you have been crushing on, this can be a great pickup line to see. This won’t exactly sweep you off your feet, but will show the intention of someone who likes you, so think how it will do for you.
2. I’m holding my breath until you text back. This is just a simple message that shows their texts are important to you and that you are really interested. This could be a bad thing to do, however, if they aren’t interested, as you may never take a breath again.
3. I love your texts, as they come from your heart and not your mouth. This is just sweet and shows the other person that you enjoy their real conversation that is void of any other things that could take your interest over the things they have to say. If you are really interested in the other person and they you, you will be getting a great deal of words from the heart from now on.
4. I got your ringtone saved as the only love song I know. The ringtone of someone you contact and you are interested in today has become a big deal. People usually respond to advances as their ringtone indicates, as a ringtone tells everyone who is calling. This text pickup line shows that you have put them in a great position in your contacts.
5. Every time I get your texts, I imagine you hear talking just so I can hear your voice. This is a very sweet pickup line that will show the other person that you are seeing them in your head while you text them, which is a great honor in the name of love. Anyone who is anyone will fall head over heels for this text message.
6. I’m going to send an address, meet me there at 8. This is setting the date, and the only thing they are going to respond is “ok” or “I can’t”, either one giving you a clear indication of their feelings for you. Many people, however, will be enthralled by the mystery of where you want to meet, finding it spontaneous and exciting, and very well worth the travel.
7. Put me in your contacts under “your boo”. This is just cute, and any guy that is willing to send this is worth a girl’s time. Although this would be a bit pushy for a girl to text, men can have their way with the SMS message; giving it a try with all those girls they are interested in a date with.
8. I was thinking about you and thought this text would have to do until I see you again. This is just a really charming way to get a date with anyone, as they will surely feel special from this text. Why? Anyone who gets this text is going to feel on top of the world because it is one of the reasons texting has become such a hot topic today, having to text someone you can’t see at that time.
9. I’m sending you a link to my heart if you are willing to send one back. This is one of the sweetest things to send anyone you are interested in dating, mostly because you are giving them the free choice to show their interest or just brush you off. There are many people that will appreciate that from someone who wants them to date them.
10. Every time your text comes, my heart skips a beat. This is another sweet way to tell someone that you are really interested, so interested in fact that you are losing breath over it. If he or she is smart, they will set a date a.s.a.p. before someone else is getting these great texts.

There are many reasons why texting is so popular, and one reason is the freedom you get with SMS dating today. You can throw the cheesiest pickup lines out there and if they aren’t well received, just blame it on your friend, as no one can see you anyway.

Finding that special someone is difficult, but it’s even harder if you have bad habits that keeping pushing him or her away. Whether you are afraid of commitment, super shy or have a history of lying, these types of bad habits will keep you from moving forward in a relationship and leave you lonely. Here are 10 bad habits that are keeping you single:

1. You Have a Fear of Commitment: If you have a fear of commitment, you’re digging yourself deeper into a hole of singlehood. Unless you have a mutual understanding about not getting serious or saying “I love you”, most relationships will suffer when one person is afraid to fully commit. Instead of dating around and breaking things off after a few months, try taking things slow and letting the relationship progress naturally.
2. You Always Put Yourself First: We all know that in order to love another you have to love yourself first, but so many people take this to the extreme. Relationships take sacrifice, selflessness and lots of work. For people who are in love with themselves, this poses a major problem because they aren’t comfortable sharing their lives with another person. If you want to break this bad habit, you’re going to have to stop being selfish and start caring for someone other than yourself.
3. You Play Hard to Get: If you like to play hard to get, you are probably familiar with the single life. Playing hard to get may seem like a good idea in the beginning to see how interested the other person is, but it can also frustrate and drive them away. Instead of playing games and confusing the other person, be upfront about your feelings and show him or her that you do like them.
4. You Lack Confidence: If you lack self confidence, you can’t expect someone else to fill that void for you. Confidence is key to finding that special someone and making a relationship work. You have to find happiness within yourself before trying to date or you’re going to keep being single.
5. You Aren’t Over Your Ex: If you let an ex boyfriend or girlfriend interfere with every new relationship you try to start, you’re going to stay single.
   If you can’t get over your last relationship, it’s going to take more than dating around to get you to that point. Getting over your ex is the only way you’ll be able to start and keep a new relationship.
6. You Cheat: Cheating is not just a bad habit; it’s a terrible lifestyle choice. If you cheat on every man or woman you date, you are unlikely to have a fulfilling relationship with anyone and you’ll stay single. If you want to break yourself from this selfish habit, it’s going to take some serious willpower and maturity.
7. You Lie: Lying is an awful habit, especially in a relationship. If you consistently lie to someone you’re dating, you will end up single. You should try to break this habit before you get into deeper water, but it’s going to take a great deal of selflessness and truth-telling to get there.
8. You are Desperate: Desperation can make you date all the wrong people and keep you from finding the right guy or gal. The pressures to find a boyfriend or girlfriend, get married and have children should not drive you in the dating game. Regardless of your age &ndash there is no rush. Your desperation will be obvious to the other person and may drive them away, so slow things down and just have fun.
9. You are Shallow: If you’re shallow and unwilling to change, you’re probably pretty familiar with the single life. Shallowness will not get you very far in the dating game and you’ll never be completely satisfied. If you want to break this habit of dating people only for their looks and other superficial reasons, you’re going to have to make some major changes to fix yourself first.
10. You are Too Shy: If you are a very shy person, it can be hard to start or keep a relationship going. Shyness can keep a person from approaching people of the opposite sex and making a good impression, in addition to making a relationship extra complicated. You really have to ditch your shy tendencies and come out of your shell to make something happen.

They say youth is wasted on the young and in many ways that can be true, but life after you turn 50, 55, 65+ can also be really fun and exciting too!  One of the challenges is to try and maintain some semblance of a social life, to put yourself out there and make a conscious effort to be active.  That’s actually true regardless of your age, to meet people you have to engage people (of course).  We think that becoming a senior is something that happens to us more than anything else and largely only impacts our physical bodies (if we are lucky we still feel like we are 20 somethings).  Anyway, let’s get to the good stuff and present to you the ABC’s of Senior Dating:

• Ask someone outWhen it comes to senior dating one of the challenges is just getting up the courage to ask someone out.  What are you worried about really?  The worst case scenario is that they say no.  How many times have you already heard that in your life anyway, what’s one more?
• Break a couple of rulesHaving been around the block a couple of times we tend to develop all kinds of stereotypes and rules by the time we reach our golden years.  Sometimes you need to let go of them… like it’s 100% okay for a senior woman to ask a man out.  It’s also okay to kiss them on the first date.  Some rules are made to be broken!
• CompassionMost of us seniors have had relationships in the past and if we are lucky they have been very deep and meaningful and it can be hard to get past those sometimes.  If you are dating or interested in someone that is struggling with this, have compassion on them.
• Dates can be simpleDating means a lot of different things to a lot of people.  A date can be as simple as a cup of coffee or as elaborate as a formal dinner, dance, and night out on the town.  When you are just starting out, think simple and build up from there.
• EntertainDon’t forget that dating is supposed to be fun so put your best entertaining game on.  Try to do your best to find out what the other person is interested in and then actively participate in that with them.
• FunFor goodness sake, have some fun already!  You have earned it!  By the time you have become a senior you have earned a few laughs and the right to thoroughly enjoy yourself.  Let your hair down (and guard down) and have fun!
• Go to classesThat’s right I said go to classes.  Why?  Well, a couple of things happen if you go to cooking, art, or other classes.  First, you learn some new things which are practical and then, you meet other people that will have at least one similar interest.
• HeartbreakHeartaches happen, you have been there before and it’s really difficult but just a part of life that reminds us we are fully alive.  It’s much better to be an optimist and focus on the positives of dating than to be always expecting the good times to end.  If a great relationship does end, you will survive.
• InvestInvest your time, energy, and okay a little bit of money (keep it reasonable).  Be very wary of anyone that only wants to date so that you can pay for everything as well as for someone that is always looking for gifts and/or handouts.  With that said, don’t expect that everyone is after your money just because you paid for a dinner date.
• JudgmentalOkay this gets harder and harder the older we get.  TRY to not be quite so judgmental.  You can’s always judge a book by its cover right?  Okay, I’m sure most of you think you can get pretty darn close… but try to be open minded it can open your World up to all kinds of new and exciting things.
• KissingThat’s right!  Seniors do kiss and actually are quite adequate at it!  Don’t be afraid to lock lips with that special someone even if it happens to be your first date.  Life is short and kissing is a great way to share a moment with someone you are interested in knowing better.
• LoveSenior relationships experience a different kind of love than others.  In general, most Seniors that are dating aren’t looking for lust or passion, they are looking for companionship and someone they can tolerate to spend quite a bit of free time with. It’s actually a great thing because love for seniors runs deeper than just outer appearances.
• Making more memoriesSome of the best memories we have in life come from spending time with those that we love.  If we continue dating in our senior years we get to make even more great memories for us and for those that are around us.
• Nurse pleaseSeniors sometimes need help from those that they care about.  A trip to the doctor, a friendly reminder to take one of the many medications that you are on.  Believe me, it’s so much better to have someone by your side for all of these things maybe not nursing you per se but just being there for you.
• Open communicationHaving open communication is vital to any relationship, and especially in our senior years when it may seem like we can just lash out at anyone at any given time (not sure why that happens or where it comes from).  Think about what you are saying and what you are doing and the message that it is sending and then try to spend just a little more time explaining each situation.
• PartiesSenior parties might be a bit different than parties when you are in college but we still like to party too!  Parties are a great way to mingle and meet people and also a great way to just spend time together.  Instead of playing beer pong and other drinking games it may be a more quite game of cards but it’s still a party.
• QuitSometimes it is okay to quit.  If the person you are interested in doesn’t like something that you do, consider quitting that habit (at least around them).  Whether it is smoking, drinking, or whatever trips your trigger… be considerate.
• ResponsibilitiesSeniors need to be responsible too.  Mainly we are more concerned about diseases and getting sick than we are about contraception or other possible hazards.  So, if you decide to get intimate with your date, be safe.
• SexHave some safe sex on a regular basis whenever you are in the mood.  Let’s be real… it’s fun when it all works out and even if it doesn’t it’s still a great way to show your love and affection for someone.
• TrustThe foundation for any great relationship is build on trust.  Make sure you are honest with the people you are dating and stay away from even those little white lies if you can.  Life is too short and if you are like me, it’s just too hard to remember the lies anyway.
• UnderstandingEven though sometimes it’s fun to pretend that we don’t understand the other person, we usually do.  Be understanding and don’t be too stubborn.  It’s not an attractive side to getting older (we are NOT always right).
• VarietyThey say it is the spice of life.  If you are just beginning to date again as a senior be sure to explore lots of opportunities and don’t just settle in for something that is comfortable for you.  You might as well get out there and explore a bit.
• WillOkay I’m not talking about your last will and testament here…  Although while we are on the subject you better make sure you have one!  You need to make sure your heart is in a relationship and that you are truly willing to give it a go before you waste the other person’s precious time.
• X-boyfriend or girlfriendEx-boyfriends and girlfriends can make life difficult especially if you are dating a senior that runs in the same circles as you do and/or lives in your same community.  All I can say here is… deal with it and try to not let anything end too badly whenever you can avoid it.  Don’t burn bridges!  There is no point to that.
• YoungstersAs much as it is reported that young women/men are out to get your money it’s okay to go on dates with someone that is younger too, just be smart about it and know what you are getting yourself into.  Some great relationships (romantic or platonic) are between people with large age gaps.
• Zzzz’sGet your rest, you are going to need it!  Well that’s usually not a problem for me to be honest but you know what I mean.  Also, it’s perfectly okay to have a senior friend spend the night even it is just because they are just too darn tired to go home.