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Have you ever had a text conversation that makes cringe through to the core? Avoiding the elephant in the room tends to add to the discomfort so we think it’s best to tackle these problems head-on. <\/strong><\/p>\n
We’ve written tips<\/strong> for five common scenarios to make an awkward text conversation far less awkward:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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When you barely know someone, face-to-face or over-the-phone conversations seem stressful because we feel nervous, we fear rejection, we are worried about what they think or how they feel about us.<\/p>\n
Texting seems easier in these awkward moments because it can be helpful and relaxed.<\/p>\n
It doesn’t mean that when we text we don’t feel awkward or nervous. But at least they won\u2019t see it. When you text someone to ask them out, be clear and keep it short.<\/p>\n
Like: “Would you like to go out for dinner on Friday night? I know a very good restaurant. Would 8 pm work for you?”<\/strong> If you already know what kind of food they like, you can suggest a restaurant that you know they would like.<\/p>\n
It can be other activities you think they might enjoy, like watching a movie together, going for a hike in nature, a concert, bowling game, use your imagination.<\/p>\n
But remember to be specific. Don’t send open-ended texts like “let’s get together sometime”<\/strong>. Instead, make it sound like a plan.<\/p>\n
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This type of conversation is never easy in person. Considering how often we use texting for nearly everything and every situation in our modern lives, breaking up via text messages is nothing out of the ordinary anymore. If you think it will make you sound rude or uncaring, imagine what it would feel like in person or over the phone.<\/p>\n
Usually, this type of conversation ends up going south and in most cases it is unpleasant. What can turn into an argument or fight face to face, can be handled smoother via text exchange. They will not see your facial expressions, you will not see each other’s emotions, you will not hear the tone in their voices.<\/p>\n
Try to sound as nice as you can without attacking the other person. Something like: “Thank you very much for being a part of my life for this long, we had wonderful days together and we learned so much from each other. But this isn’t working anymore. My feelings have changed.”<\/strong> Do not send angry messages blaming the other person for everything and how they hurt you or how they never did this or that.<\/p>\n
These texts will pave the way for a fight. If they want to take it in that direction, you can stop the conversation by simply ignoring them or by just telling them this: “I don’t want to argue about these issues anymore. I think it’s better if we stop texting each other. I wish the best for you.”<\/strong><\/p>\n
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