Pick a screen, any screen, and chances are someone is deep in a text conversation. While phone calls are still around, ...

New research shows that adding those tiny digital images to your texts can make you look more attentive and caring. In a ...

What it communicates, above all, is the hopeless unhipness of its sender. I use it anyway, mostly out of habit but also ...

Emojis aren't just playful add-ons; they're powerful tools for building stronger connections in our increasingly digital world.

Parents are embracing this approach to protect their kids’ identities until they can make their own choices about how to ...

Using the digital representations of emotions and ideas in text and social media messages boosts closeness and relationship ...

The use of emojis in text messaging improves perceived responsiveness and thereby enhances closeness and relationship ...

Emojis in text messages boost relationship satisfaction by making people feel emotionally heard and connected.

Emojis, as well as memes and other forms of short-form content, have become central to how we express ourselves and connect ...

A new study has shown that when it comes to developing closeness in your relationships, the emoji you send in your texts are ...

One simple practice can boost how loved and understood your partner feels, a new study from UT Austin has found.