This week’s top stories from the blog-her-sphere are all about the phone. Why do guys not like to call? And why should they never ever use emoticons in a text? Read these articles from The Frisky and Em & Lo to find out!

Dating Don’ts: Know Your Textiquette

Texting has become as ubiquitous as the cell phones that birthed them, but what is it doing to our love lives? Can you imagine what a different movie “Casablanca” would be if, instead of suavely growling, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” Rick instead texted Ilsa:

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Same sentiment (sort of), yet all the romance, sexiness and possibility has been drained out of it.

Wise Guys: Why Do Men Hate Talking on the Phone?

Straight men seem to not indulge in gossip and tangential storytelling when it comes to conversing with others. The phone is much more utilitarian to them. It’s about communicating the necessary information: where to meet, when, where are you parked, what should he buy your parents, etc. For the most part, they aren’t interested in talking about the banalities of daily life on the phone, and certainly not their feelings