A whole lot evolves involving the very first 12 months of coupledom and those that follow — including references to “home, ” “dinner, ” and “love. “

Therefore loves that are many by having a “hey. ” A tentative “hey. ” A hopeful “hey. ” And much more frequently than in the past that “hey” just isn’t talked, but delivered through a message that is text.

That very first “hey, ” if all goes well, is came back; after that, the “hey” becomes an idea to obtain together. Which becomes another intend to meet up. Then more plans, and then more plans, until making plans becomes redundant.

In October of 2009, Alice Zhao’s boyfriend provided her a present to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the very first date: A term document containing all the texting they’d exchanged during the past 12 months.Read More