When text is the right call
- Most of your deep conversations already happen over chat.
- You live in different cities.
- You'd freeze in person and want to say it properly.
What to include
- A moment you noticed you liked them.
- What you like about them, specifically.
- What you're hoping for, said plainly.
- An easy way out for them, so there's no pressure.
An example
"I've been wanting to say this for a while. Somewhere between our 2 am conversations and you sending me that terrible meme every morning, I started liking you as more than a friend. I'd love to see where this goes, but I value what we have, so no pressure at all. Take your time."
After you hit send
- Put your phone down. Seriously.
- Don't double text if they take a while to reply.
- Whatever they say, thank them for being honest.
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When people expressed appreciation in writing, they underestimated how good it made the other person feel, and worried too much about choosing the right words.
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Questions people ask
Is it okay to confess feelings over text?+
Yes, especially if that's where most of your real conversations happen. It gives the other person time to think instead of reacting on the spot.
How long should a confession text be?+
Three to five sentences: a moment you noticed your feelings, what you like about them, what you're hoping for, and an easy way out.
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Sources
- [1]Kumar, A. & Epley, N. (2018). Undervaluing gratitude: Expressers misunderstand the consequences of showing appreciation. Psychological Science, 29(9). Read
