Why I Hate Texting

Yes, texting is an integral part of everyone's lives nowadays. Yes, it is the easiest and fastest form of communication. I know, texting is a great invention that we couldn't live without. But that's not what I don't like.

What I find ridiculous about text messaging, iMessage, Kik, DM, etc., is how people feel the need to use it ALL THE TIME. There is literally no good reason to be in communication with someone at every waking moment of your day. I don't care if they are the love of your life. Put your phone down.

I strongly believe that texting causes the downfall of relationships and friendships. Here is why:

1. What do you even talk about for that long? Small talk is obnoxious, especially over technology. I hate to break it to you, but no one cares about what you ate for dinner, they are just trying to keep the conversation alive. It gets to the point where the other person knows your every move. Not only is that creepy, but also annoying.

2. There is no sense of mystery. There is no thinking, "Hmm, I wonder what they're doing today?" because you already know everything they did. How is that fun? I don't get it.

3. If you use all your conversation topics on your texting conversation, what do you plan to talk about in person? It's way more awkward to not be able to have an intelligent conversation in person than it is to say "gtg bye". If you can't hold a conversation in person, people are not going to take you seriously.

4. You have a life. It's not attractive to not be busy. Personally, I enjoy when people are doing something productive instead of texting me. It shows that they are hardworking individuals who have a plan for the future. And that's attractive.

5. Finally, and most importantly, it's disrespectful to pull your phone out when you're with your friends, family, peers, business partners, basically anyone. The people who are in front of you in real life are WAY more important than whatever is happening on your phone. What are you even going to say over text that is of any importance? Save your important conversations for when you are talking to someone in person. Show some respect, and put your phone up.

Overall, I am just confused as to when we stopped sending short, to the point texts about where the party is or to let people know we were thinking about them, and started having 12-hour long texting conversations that take away from real social interaction.