textual tension

when a man and a woman are in a textual relationship and things are not going well.

mark: hows Karen?
Joe: ehh, things aren't going so well, we're experiencing textual tension. (shows hatemessages on phone.)

by hubbie rogin November 19, 2007

Textual Tension

Taking a day to respond to create textual tension that eventually leads to sexual tension.

Eliza just took a day to respond to his text.

Celia: girl your really sussing that textual tension.

Eliza: I aint nothing like a girlfriend

by Company2on April 3, 2017

Textual Tension

The phase of a prospective relationship where two people are only talking to each other primarily through text messages and emails, characterized by enjoyable conversation. Textual tension is often followed by actual conversation which brings about new types of awkwardness.

E: Dude, I just totally broke the Textual Tension with Catherine!
G: You met her somewhere?
E: Nah, I just called her.

by Doduare April 15, 2011

Textual Tension

When you say something stupid or awkward in an instant or text message and no one wants to respond. It usually ends in a deserted conversation.

Kate had mad textual tension when bobby said he wanted to do it from behind.

by William Arthur Johnson July 4, 2008

Textual Tension

This occurs when two people build up sexual tension via text messages.

"Yo Sara and I were texting so hot last night, the textual tension was astronomical"

by The Prince of Sandy Hill November 10, 2009