The Purpose of Texting

Texting is not an all time favorite thing for me to do. Nor is it a way I wish to communicate with people around me. I feel like texting is a way to brush people off. Half the time I don't even remember what I was texting about and more importantly texting can be time consuming and frustrating at times. I have a strong opinion that texting came into play after those Casio Secret Messengers that little girls used to play with in the 90's.


I think the original idea behind a text message was to be brief and to the point. "Where are we meeting?" "What's the address again?" or things of that nature.

I can't help but notice people like to have long winded conversations via text messages. It is frustrating because a lot of people forget what you text them and most miscommunications via text lead to real life arguments and real life conflicts.

I think the purpose of a text was to help people who are in awkward situations communicate for example, you're in class and have to communicate with Mom, sis, or it's so boring you have to find a way to stay up, so you decide to text. You’re at work in a meeting and you suddenly realize that you forgot to soak your brown rice so you easily text someone at home to do it.
Another useful way to use your texting service is if you're meeting someone and are already out the door but get lost, or forgot the address, no need for a long winded conversation when you can easily text and have all the conversation you want or need when you get there.

I feel that text messages should be AVOIDED at certain times. One of the worst ways to break up with someone is via text message. If you are sending angry messages to your significant other because they take too long responding then maybe texting in the relationship is not a healthy habit. You never really know what's going on the opposite end and people have different levels of patience. If you find that your mate has a tendency to make you wait with responses then simply don't text them or let them initiate the text messaging session.

You should also avoid hitting on someone via text message unless you have established that kind of relationship. If you haven't, then prepare to be ignored, insulted or making that person uncomfortable to the point where now they are avoiding you in person. Another scenario of texting that should be avoided is intense discussions or debates because everyone is entitled to interpret things differently. Not to mention that you are putting it on a text so now the person’s interpretation is effected by their reading comprehension. Now you're at war over a texting session when you thought you were joking.

Keep in mind that some people do use texts as a means to brush people off or avoid them. No one should really be putting all their energy into a text messaging session. The best thing is to find a purpose for texting in your life. One that suits you and can safely addresses the texting needs of others; hopefully you can do this without directly offending or insulting someone.