“Once you look at emoji you start to see a language that does a lot of things that are very awkward to using actual words, like say ‘I love you’” “Emoji is like someone invented a secret ...

But we are in touch frequently — by text messages filled with emoji. About the author ... it shows affection but is lighter than saying, “I love you, I miss you, you’d come home right ...

There’s no more universal sign of love than a heart. The traditional red heart has become the default signal of approval on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and countless other apps. According to ...