Text can be considered as both the best and worst way of having a communication. But when compared to any other medium of having a conversation with one human to another – text will be one the worst way to do it.

It may also be a good thing for people – who are afraid of talking face to face. But, the text is in no way comparable to face-to-face conversation although it gives more time to think before replying.

It is my personal opinion as I have derived the facts based on my observations.

So here are the six reasons that made me think that – text may be the worst of having a conversation.

1. Shallow conversations

Texting can cut off the conversation in the middle and this can create frustration among impatient beings.

At one end, a person might have turned his mobile off and went to work. But on the other end, a person might be waiting for a reply to his/her message. This imbalance is what makes a relationship unstable.

Deep discussion on certain topics or problems is very rare in texting. Often the conversation might get killed due to many distractions that a mobile phone offers by constant push notifications.

Think about it, In what way of communication does one ask a question in the afternoon and get the answer by night. And how does this will help in creating a conversational flow?

Text can be great for shallow conversations. And it will also be useful for passing a piece of urgent information when there is no time to call.

But, when it comes to maintaining a stable relationship – text should not be used as a primary source of communication. It will help in connecting with others in the short – term but may ruin the relationship for the long term.

2. People can fake emotions

One of the greatest abilities of human beings is to express their feeling through emotions.

And we react based on how we sense others’ emotions – that’s how we are biologically programmed.

We have more advantage in getting sense while seeing someone’s facial expressions or hearing someone’s tone in their voice. But the text doesn’t provide us with the ability to sense the emotions of the other.

Even if you crack a good joke, you will never get to know – whether the person you wanted to impress found it funny or laughed just for the sake of laughing.

Emojis might help here in recognizing emotions. But, what if the person you are having a conversation with is not fond of using emojis.

And the worst part about texting is anyone can sound serious or funny at any time.

Relationships will be in danger if they are not able to recognize their partner’s emotions.

The text gives the power to human beings that they can sound however they wish to. And you will never be able to detect a lie in the text as it gives more time to think and respond.

3. Inability to guess the tone

When it comes to text, a single dialogue can be recognized with multiple tones.

For example, if someone asks you seriously that “why are you doing like this?”. And you replied to them with an answer “I am doing it just for fun” You might make yourself look stupid and will create a disaster for yourself.

This example doesn’t have a context but I think you have got my point.

4. Misunderstandings during conflicts

This is a simple piece of advice from me “Don’t ever try to resolve conflicts through texting”

Many psychological studies say that texting has ruined many relationships due to using the text as a medium to solve the quarrel.

It is better to call the person right away than to text them and waiting for a response. Calling will also make you look more serious than texting. It will at least indicate that you are more serious about it.

But most people use text as a medium to resolve conflicts because it helps in avoiding the embarrassment of asking sorry.

Until or unless the opposite person can understand what you are trying to say through text – this choice is always the worst one.

Because the key element that is necessary for resolving a conflict is mutual understanding and it has to be there.

5. Repeated texting patterns

Humans get bored soon enough when they see the same things over and over. Human brains naturally seek pleasure and expect something new every time.

Remember you don’t wear the same dress again and again while meeting the same person.

But when it comes to text, if you are following the same pattern over time, you are making the other person bored. The opposite person will stop texting you in that flow and only be back when there a new element added in conversation.

That is why it is suggested to change your profile picture, at least to make their brain recognize a change and hook towards it.

6. Impatience with response time

Technologies have changed people of these modern times. Today’s people lack more patience compared to that of the previous era.

In the old day’s people would wait for days or months or years to receive a response in form of a letter.

But nowadays, people expect an immediate response as they think everyone has their mobile phone 24/7 with them.

And if they didn’t get an immediate response – soon they become disappointed. And start doubting themselves that they are not worth it. Or they will start thinking that the opposite person prioritizes someone else over them. And this leads to an unhealthy relationship.

So, the text is the worst way of communication for those who are impatient in getting a response.

Conclusion

Texting has its advantages and disadvantages. I just pointed here out some of the worst of it.

I think text can be more useful in getting quick responses. It might be used for having an in-depth conversation, but only when there is a surety that the other person is available for a long period.

The most important thing to understand while texting is to have patience and empathy while getting a response. Sometimes make sure, whether others can understand you.