Relationships only through text messages and consequences
In the digital age, "text messaging" is becoming a popular dating trend, especially among young people. In this type of relationship, the two mainly maintain connection through text messages, sharing emotions and life stories, but rarely call or meet face-to-face.
According to Dr. Chandni Tugnait - a mental health expert and psychotherapist, founding director of the Doorway to Healing Center (India): "Messaging can create a feeling of closeness but lacks the depth of real interaction, easily leading to fake intimacy.
Although it brings convenience and a sense of security, this type of relationship often has signs such as communicating only through text messages, one side being more proactive, or deep conversations but mainly taking place at night. This makes the connection unstable and difficult to develop long-term.
How to recognize and exit messaging relationships
Experts believe that texting can help some people overcome social anxiety or initial emotional trauma. However, if prolonged, it can easily impair direct communication skills and increase feelings of loneliness.
Research shows that texting abuse may be related to anxiety and reduced satisfaction in relationships due to lack of practical interaction factors such as body language or voice.
To get out of this situation, insiders need to clearly identify emotional needs, proactively propose meeting or talking directly. If the other person constantly avoids, it may be a sign that they should stop.
Experts recommend ending the relationship clearly, avoiding sudden disappearance, while setting boundaries and prioritizing building real-life relationships to improve mental health.
