Why can't someone receive my texts when it says "Delivered" ?

Why can't someone (my sister) receive my texts when it says "Delivered"? I can't receive hers either. It's only one person who is not getting my texts even though it says "Delivered." Also, they are all in blue, not green though I don't see how that can make a difference since other people get my texts and they are also in blue, sometimes green. (Not sure I understand that whole blue, green thing anyway.)
She has a new iphone 6, I have a 5s though that shouldn't make a difference. I just turned on my SMS option in my Settings but that didn't make a difference. By the way, should I have the SMS option ON or OFF as a rule? It was in OFF position but it was never an issue before this. Will I get charged if it's in SMS mode? I have an unlimited text plan.
I would like to be able to text my sister...rather important!

Hello Jennie Keast,
It seems you are unable to send iMessages or SMS to to certain contacts. That does sound troublesome. You also asked some important questions concerning types of messages.
A blue colored message means it's an iMessage
A green message indicates it was sent as an SMS
This article provides in-depth details about iMessage and SMS:
Send messages with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
The following article provides troubleshooting steps which may help you find a solution:
If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Bobby_D

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