How to send in iMessage instead of text message.

My girlfriend used to have an Android. She got an iPhone and still has the same number. Be both have ios7. When we text she sends in iMessage, and my texts send in text message. I believe my settings are set to allow iMessage. How can I send in iMessage too, without deleting all of our messages?

Hi there jaustrino,
You may find the information in the article below helpful.
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
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