The danger of using a text message for apologies
If you’ve had a fight with your significant other, don’t send a text message to say “I’m sorry.” Save your apology for an in-person conversation. Do that, and your relationship will improve. That’s according to a study in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy.
They found that couples that use text messaging for relationship maintenance – or serious discussions – had significantly lower levels of relationship satisfaction than those who discussed issues face-to-face.
The reason is because you can’t see each other’s facial expressions, body language – or hear tone of voice. That leads to more misunderstandings and less intimacy. So save the arguments and apologies for in-person talks.
However, feel free to text some sweet nothings. Loving messages – even when sent in a text message – universally enhance the bond between partners.
