Forget kale smoothies and cold water swims—this year, let’s focus on resolutions that actually matter. Like how you text your friends. Because let’s be honest, your WhatsApp game could use a little work, and sending “lol or a thumbs up emoji” isn’t the connection-builder you think it is.
So here are some texting resolutions for 2025—designed to keep your friendships thriving (and your group chats amusing, at least).
1. Stop Ghosting and Start Roasting
Instead of disappearing for three days and pretending you never saw their message, reply with a quick roast. Nothing says, “I really care about you” like a light-hearted jab about their ridiculous takeaway guilty pleasure or their obsession with that one terrible Netflix series.
Resolution: Respond faster, and don’t forget the banter.
2. No More ‘K.’ Ever.
Sending a single “K” is a crime in the world of texting. It’s cold, passive-aggressive, and screams, “I can't be arsed replying.” Replace it with “Fair enough, pal” or “Sounds good, now leave me alone, I'm super busy”—something that says you’re over it but in a polite, sassy way.
Resolution: Ban bland replies. You're better than that.
3. Embrace the Voice Note
Typing is for people with free time. For the rest of us, there are voice notes. Bonus: it’s way harder to misunderstand tone when your mate hears you screaming, “What do you MEAN you’re going on holiday with them?!”
Resolution: Save your thumbs—send your voice.
4. Get Creative with the Thumbs Up
The 👍 emoji? Dead. Boring. Gone. Let’s get more inventive this year—be the person who replies with a flaming skull or the oddly specific shrimp emoji. Your texts should leave people wondering, “What does this mean?” Personally, the dark moon face is my fave.
Resolution: Confuse them, don’t lose them.
5. Actually Send the Message
Raise your hand if you’ve spent 20 minutes typing a message, only to let it sit in your drafts because “What if they think I’m too keen?” Stop overthinking. Send it. If it’s terrible, there’s always the unsend button.
Resolution: Don’t overthink—just text and hope for the best.
6. Text When You’re Sober Too
Drunk texts are great—if you’re the recipient. But your sober self would love it if you showed the same energy in daylight hours. Tell your mate (not your ex) you love them before you’ve downed three espresso martinis.
Resolution: Balance your texting between sober love and tequila truths.
7. Stop Sending Memes Without Context
We love a good meme. But your mate doesn’t need another photo of a cat on a Roomba unless it’s followed by a “This reminded me of you when you said you hate hoovering.” Otherwise, it’s chaos.
Resolution: Memes need meaning, people.
8. Master the Art of the Perfect Group Chat Name
No more “The Lads” or “Family Chat #2.” Rename your group chats like you mean it. Whether it’s “Victims of Sara's Singing” or “We Don’t Talk About The Mistakes”—make it a title that deserves respect.
Resolution: Your group chats deserve better branding.
9. Don’t Ignore the Dry Texters
We all have that one friend who texts like a 19th-century telegram—“Hi. Yes. Fine. Thanks.” Annoying? Yes. But 2025 is the year of breaking through the awkward silence. Respond with open-ended questions (or sarcasm) to spice things up.
Resolution: Save the dull texters from themselves.
10. Keep It Real (But Funny)
The best texts are the ones that sound exactly like you. Whether it’s a heartfelt “Miss you, you absolute legend” or a cheeky “Stop ignoring me or I’m hunting you down”—be yourself, but better.
Resolution: Channel your inner ‘Text From A Friend’ card in every message.
So there you have it: resolutions that might not fix your gym attendance, but will definitely make you a better (and funnier) friend.
Happy texting!
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