Apart from a massive cup of coffee straight to the face, there's no better way to start your morning than with a thoughtful text. Whether it's your mom sharing an inspirational quote, your group chat ...

“Good morning, handsome. Hope your coffee is strong and your day’s even better.” A text message like this is “sweet, simple ...

Groups set up to share vital information are flooded, instead, with platitudes and tired puns. Is the quiet message implicit in these – I belong, and so do you – worth the strain?