Is texting the cause of failed relationships?
A Twitter user by the handle of @iAmCroe seems to think it is.
In a recent post on the social networking site, the woman, whose real name seems to be Cristine, doubled down on how the over-usage of text messaging has made it difficult to establish authentic courtships in today’s dating pool.
“I think another thing killing the dating scene is an overdose of text messaging. Please. Pick up the phone and TALK,” she said in the now-viral tweet.
I think another thing killing the dating scene is an overdose of text messaging. Please. Pick up the phone and TALK.
— Cristine (@iAmCroe) August 12, 2022
I don’t know how people create genuine connectedness via text. I really don’t know.
— Cristine (@iAmCroe) August 12, 2022
She then added to her opinion by stating that she felt like phone conversations set the table for learning more about someone’s disposition(s).
Loool replying to each message just feels so strained lol. Phone conversations bring out our real personalities.
— Cristine (@iAmCroe) August 12, 2022
Of course, following her mini rant, fellow users flooded in with a series of thoughts on the topic at hand, and most of them were filled with mixed views.
While some understood exactly where she was coming from, others challenged the statement by explaining why texting is their chosen way of communication.
Check out what they had to say about it below…
Is Texting the Cause of Failed Relationships? — Social Media’s Take
On the flip side, I hate talking and FaceTiming. It’s makes me physically uncomfortable and anxious. Where are the text lovers at? 😭😭😭
— ♎️⚖️ (@overit_11) August 12, 2022
I usually prefer texting because I can communicate throughout the day no matter where I am or what I’m doing. But with a phone call, I have to prepare for it & make time for it. But it can be nice when you’re comfortable with who you’re talking too
— 💁🏾♀️ ⁴ˣ⁴ (@thatandrogirl) August 12, 2022
Texts will definitely kill your relationship- so easy to misread / misjudge tone, etc.
— Alt.Stream (@StreamAlt) August 12, 2022
Nah. I talk all day. When I get home I wanna relax. But knowing your partner and discussing that helps. My girl likes FaceTime and calls, I don’t but I’ll do it to make our relationship better and she understands when I’m drained and not up for it. Communicate better as well
— 🇧🇸Slim.Bahamian🇧🇸 (@__SlimWriter__) August 12, 2022
I want to talk to you first thing in the morning and last thing at night. We can text in between but you see those phone conversations 🥹 I need it to survive😭
— shawty 💝🌹 (@Starr_lyt) August 12, 2022
It can feel like it’s genuine connection, but I think it’s only partially genuine. You can’t fit your full self into a text, there’s so much room(& kind of a need) for self-editing, so the connection is different from how it is in person. Texting is not enough on it’s own.
— Monica (@monikerrr) August 12, 2022
Oh well 🤷🏽♀️. I don’t like talking on the phone 24/7😂. I’ll talk on phone at times but not all day. Fucck a phone call..I’d rather just see you in person & kick it. Plus I don’t be having a lot to say on the phone..I get bored so fastso yea..I like texting more mostly 🥰
— s͜͡h͜͡e͜͡e͜͡d͜͡a͜͡♥♡♥♡ (@tweetybyrd7271) August 12, 2022
These are the issues. I want to hear your voice everyday 🥺
— Edi💕 (@_Mrsflintstone) August 12, 2022
“Im a bad texter” ok so would you rather talk? “I don’t like talking on the- ” pic.twitter.com/lVndI8IINX
— Kaiser Coates (@CoatesACola) August 13, 2022
I suggested this in a convo amidst young folks and they called traditional lol, nothing will replace the warmth of a person’s voice. The precision of that convo, the emotional transfusion..and the level of energy invested are all propelled by hearing one’s voice.
— Chuks Cyprian (@ChuksUnfiltered) August 13, 2022
I have no phone personality.
— Nikki$in 🌻$5 Sale For a Limited Time🌻 (@NikkiSin6) August 12, 2022
Things are lost in translation with text. When I’m away from my woman, there’re always fights between us then when we meet and talk we just laugh because it was stupid
— Marc Ilunga (@m_leBrave) August 12, 2022
It’s really not hard to understand tone in text. Use exclamation points & emojis. I can sniff attitude/vibe change from a mile away. “Hi”; “Wyd”; “You good”; “I’m busy”. Oh okay so I’m getting off here and you can hit me up when you learn how to text
— YDNTK (@_shoop_sa) August 13, 2022
my bf loves talking otp, especially if he can’t see me in person he’s gonna wanna talk. Doesn’t matter what I’m doing at the moment he will sit otp while I do it & don’t want me to hang up !😭💋
— isatou (@__isatou) August 13, 2022
Please make dates and hang
— 🌻 2/14 The Beat 🌻 (@___I_am_Woman__) August 12, 2022
In my experience if you don’t have much to say via text, you don’t have much to say over the phone🤷🏾♂️
It is definitely possible to make real connections thru text. If you are a good communicator then the medium you use to communicate shouldn’t matter that much.— Ba Sing Se Less (@gshaze) August 14, 2022
I didn’t understand the importance of phone calls until my homeboy broke it down to me the other day. You can text all day but you can’t completely feel the person’s energy unless you hear their voice. You can kinda sense their intent by what they say & how it’s being said
— Billy Modique Jr (@BillMoney74) August 13, 2022
I feel like this depends on how you text. Not saying speaking on the phone isn’t good but conveying emotion through text isn’t impossible. Using all caps for certain words, ellipses to create pauses, gifs, emojis etc can all really help bring life to what you write
— ♏arce (@PastelitoPapi) August 12, 2022
face to face conversations>>>>>>>>
— nitrothegod (@NitroTheeGOD) August 12, 2022
Literally just said this. Text messaging takes away the emotion for me if I barely hear your voice.
— Jasmin 🌻 (@jasminbbridges) August 13, 2022
Number 1 reason for miscommunication.. Trying to decode the inflection of the text.. Just call me so I don’t have to wonder what tone this text is in…
— Created_by_Design✨🎨 (@Dove_0705) August 12, 2022
Yes but I hate talking on the phone when I barely know someone. Despise it. I can’t hear well. It’s boring. Dates need to happen. Even if it’s just sitting outside talking.
— Megan (@meganamegra) August 14, 2022
Correct ‼️ but I will say a lot of people are introverted and depending on the background have a hard time communicating via phone call because they don’t know how relate to others or even how to start a conversation. But it’s really all because of the advancement of technology
— Leaf King 🍃💨 (@AkihikoNarukami) August 13, 2022
How can you even be in a relationship and you say you don’t like FaceTiming,are you not a witch no matter how scattered I look I will always pick your call,and you must FaceTime me Atleast 2-3 times a day
— A tired nigerian! (@shugar_mummy_) August 13, 2022
Calling everyday isn’t necessary, but only texting is no bueno. Hearing someone’s actual voice instead of seeing words on a screen can only improve your relationship/connection…But they ain’t ready for that conversation.
— sarah ♊︎ (@sayrahlouwho) August 13, 2022
To be real honest, I’ve noticed it’s much easier for narcissistic personalities to control conversations if it’s live (no paper trail). So sometimes, it’s good to have that proof. But… for the most part, I’d say speaking is 1000% better for a healthier relationship.
— Julie Hunter (@julie_hunter) August 13, 2022
Hearing yourselves laugh instead of “😂” and “lol”>
— DeLLa dEllA (@dellarinn) August 12, 2022
Lot of folks ain’t got nothing to talk about. A phone call would be over in 2 minutes. Texting makes people feel like they’re communicating more than they actually are.
— Twan (@younggothamjedi) August 13, 2022
Just do you, please. Let texters text. Meeters meet and callers call. People are different.
— Nyalik_GABONA🤔 (@Priscytess) August 13, 2022
Its almost like a whole diff relationship in the texts cuz sometimes when ur finally in person neither of you are acting the same as the texts
— kitty (@smlslikektygltr) August 13, 2022
I have a happy and healthy relationship with my boyfriend and we tend to text each other more than talk on the phone. It is peculiar, we both love talking to each other in person, but we don’t like talking on the phone which is strange but it works for us. 😍
— Megan Emily Rose (@meganemilyrose) August 13, 2022
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