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do you think that having a relationship with someone who you just text daily is healthy?
I don't ....but it sometimes gets very lonely...and I find myself longing for that kind of relationship.
Does it sound far fetched?
Don't get into a relationship because of loneliness. That's what a lot of people do, they only have one-two options who might not even like but end up being in an unhealthy relationship, which usually ends bad or in cheating. Plus, there's no reason to get into a texting relationship, what has the world come to these days, I'm in high school and I see couples holding each other's arms while on their phone, why ?Go out, meet some people, and eventually you'll find someone to have a real relationship with. The wait will be worth it. Also, I believe that someone feels lonely might be an indicator that this person is not comfortable with themselves, which is really bad, if you need someone else to feel happy and appreciated that's really bad. I love being alone. I read, I go to the GYM, I listen to music and I only need a girlfriend to be happier than I already am, I'm not going to be in a relationship (or texting relationship in your case) just because I feel lonely. Learn to love yourself and you will never feel lonely again
Just texting is not a 'relationship'... at least not in my eyes.
You need to talk; you need to see each other, to have physical contact - in order to connect and have a relationship.
I don't think I explained my situation well.....what I meant is now a days...texting is a good way to stay in touch....talk to friends....have a some what cyber relationship.....I am not looking for a relationship....
ohh jeez.
I think this has made zero sense
A "texting relationship" is an oxymoron in my book but I guess it depends upon what someone wants or expects from their relationships.
Me, I'm not even on FB. I want flesh and blood, face to face contact with reciprocity that doesn't involve a keyboard for anyone I consider a real friend especially if they live in a fairly close proximity.
Just texting is not a 'relationship'... at least not in my eyes.
You need to talk; you need to see each other, to have physical contact - in order to connect and have a relationship.
This. Lots of texting is the sign of someone who is not a fully-formed grownup.
I have a former colleague who is notorious for this. Here's a text he sent me in July: "So Lynn has been hiding/running with the kids since she left with them on Father's Day Night. There is really nothing I can do pretty much until Aug 12 for our first court date...custody hearing. I need your advice!"
So, ten seconds after receipt of this text message, I call the guy. No answer. I text him back, "Call me." No call. But he keeps sending me these SOSs over the next several weeks. But does he pick up the phone? Nope.
This. Lots of texting is the sign of someone who is not a fully-formed grownup.
I have a former colleague who is notorious for this. Here's a text he sent me in July: "So Lynn has been hiding/running with the kids since she left with them on Father's Day Night. There is really nothing I can do pretty much until Aug 12 for our first court date...custody hearing. I need your advice!"
So, ten seconds after receipt of this text message, I call the guy. No answer. I text him back, "Call me." No call. But he keeps sending me these SOSs over the next several weeks. But does he pick up the phone? Nope.
Could it be that he wants some kind of phone log with dates, given the content? A parent hiding with the kids is something that should be documented. Maybe he's using texting to do that.
A "texting relationship" is an oxymoron in my book but I guess it depends upon what someone wants or expects from their relationships.
Me, I'm not even on FB. I want flesh and blood, face to face contact with reciprocity that doesn't involve a keyboard for anyone I consider a real friend especially if they live in a fairly close proximity.
+1. My sister is a texting addict, and she is 31 years old. We live 150 miles apart, and it gets annoying constantly having a relationship with a keyboard. Not only is texting a much less efficient form of transmitting information, context and tone of voice are missing in texts and those verbal cues can be very important. I have complained to her about disliking texting many times, and she always says she hates talking on the phone. So we just don't communicate very much. Because of this, we have also had arguments because of misunderstandings via text. She uninvited me to her house for as a guest for her second wedding via A TEXT MESSAGE! I was angry at her a long time for that. Unlike younger people, I actually use my phone for phone calls
This. Lots of texting is the sign of someone who is not a fully-formed grownup.
I have a former colleague who is notorious for this. Here's a text he sent me in July: "So Lynn has been hiding/running with the kids since she left with them on Father's Day Night. There is really nothing I can do pretty much until Aug 12 for our first court date...custody hearing. I need your advice!"
So, ten seconds after receipt of this text message, I call the guy. No answer. I text him back, "Call me." No call. But he keeps sending me these SOSs over the next several weeks. But does he pick up the phone? Nope.
Crazy!
I would just ask him why he won't call you or pick up your calls?
One thing I have noticed with a couple of friends now is that they prefer to have difficult, potentially emotionally-charged discussions by text. Perhaps it seems less threatening to them.
We text very little and I have had to ask my Mother who is 73 years old to call me when she has lots of information she wants to pass on and not send me 27 texts that are all filled to the limit for the amount of space one has to text.
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