Very Funny

• The sensation of finding something funny and laughing hysterically can be relayed to another in a few ways. For example, LTHTT stands for "laughing too hard to type." LSHMBH stands for "laughing so hard my belly hurts." LTIC is shorthand for "laughing 'til I cry." Other variations include LTM, or "laughing to myself;" LOL, or "laughing out loud;" and LOLA, or "laughing out loud again." LOL also stands for "lots of love," so make sure to use it in the right context to avoid an awkward situation.
  
  

All You Need Is Love

• Be it a boyfriend, girlfriend, family member or close friend, sharing your affection through a text or email is a quick process with shorthand. A simple LY stands for "love you," while LYB stands for "love you babe." If the relationship has gotten serious, text or email LY4E, which is shorthand for "love you forever." LYLAB and LYLAS are messages used to relay a nonromantic feeling of love. LYLAB stands for "love you like a brother," while LYLAS stands for "love you like a sister." If your companion has just left your presence, text her LYKYAMY which translates to "love you, kiss you, already miss you." Those who miss or wish to connect romantically with another can type MHBFY, or "my heart bleeds for you."
  
  

Shock and Awe

• Sometimes, events happen around you that you simply cannot believe. For example, if you receive shocking news -- either positive or negative -- you can text or email OMG, which stands for "oh my God." OML is pretty similar, standing for "oh my Lord." If something terrible happens to you or to someone you know for a second time, type ONNA or ONNTA. ONNA stands for "oh no, not again," while ONNTA stands for "oh no, not this again." OTH stands for "off the hook," which is another way of saying "crazy" or "unbelievable." If you require information about an incident, text or email PTMM, which is shorthand for "please tell me more."
  
  

Benefits

• The major benefit of using shorthand when texting or sending an email is that it takes less time than typing full sentences. Just make sure the person you are sending it to understands the meaning. Another benefit is making the most of character limitations. Although emails can be as long as you wish, text messaging often carries with it a character limitation, or a limitation on the amount of numbers, symbols and letters you can use per message. Using an acronym allows the sender to relay all information using the least amount of characters possible. This can sometimes eliminate the need to send multiple text messages.