Here's a sign of the times: "40% of adult texters (aged 18-55) that are in a relationship or dating believe text messaging plays a significant or very significant role in their relationships." ~source

Does texting take the place of a phone call? Or love note? To me, there's something really sweet about your significant other just letting you know that you are thinking about them. I guess if it's done via text message or phone call, it really doesn't matter.