Why can't I send messages to some iPhone contacts, but can to others?

Just started using messages on my iPad. Tried my wife's iPhone, but won't work (not registered). Other contacts, no problem.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

WEll, I send messages to everyone on my iphone, just cant get certain ones  on the ipad.  Only 4 or 5 people so far can get my messages and respond on ipad.   All the  people have iphones and I use facetime to talk to them, but no imessages.....frustrating.  I have read all the articles and tried my best.   I might go straight to the apple store locally, and see if they can help me. 

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