If he really liked you, then he would put down his phone and pick up your hand.

He would stop texting you and whisper into your ear.

Its nice that he texts you at night to stop you from feeling lonely.

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But texting you isnt enough.

A ten-minute conversation scattered throughout the day isnt enough.

Sure, its a good start.

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It proves that hes willing to put in effort but its notenougheffort.

You need more than that.

You deserve more than that.

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When youre seeing the ideal version of them instead of the unfiltered, awkward, authentic version.

Its hard to start a serious relationship through text.

He would spend one-on-one time with you without any phones.

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Holly Riordan is the author ofSevere(d), A Creepy Poetry Collection.Order your copyhere.