Texting on EggShells!

Texting is the modern way to communicate. How do we text and or message without hurting others and without walking on eggshells with others. So much is left unsaid with text messages. It’s tough managing difficult personalities via text messages. Messaging can often leave us feeling brave and or defeated. There are red flags and green flags to consider with messaging.

Moving forward with texting looks like respect and equality. Sharing perspectives can bring us closer to others. And it isn’t always safe to share. Here are the signs that you are texting someone who is open to your opinions.

Green Flags:

1. Your comments are respected and valued.

2. Curiosity is encouraged.

3. It is ok to agree to disagree with respect.

4. Both parties can find common ground. Meaning All parties involved can find something they agree on.

5. Both parties can learn from each other and are open to being wrong and or right.

Red Flags:

1. Your messages are criticized.

2. You are attacked and your perspectives are torn apart.

3. The other party is angry that you do not agree with them.

4. The other party believes their perspective is correct and any other opinions are not tolerated.

5. The other party blames you for the disagreement and is unable to see their own unhealthy messages.

6. They refuse to apologize and are unable to change their behavior.

7. They respond with escalated anger when you call them out on unhealthy responses.

Messages can be misinterpreted but healthy texting involves looking at what might have been triggering and changing behavior. The best rule of thumb is to apologize for your own unhealthy behavior and expect the same from the other party and or parties. Lots can be misunderstood with messaging and there is never a reason to tolerate unhealthy messaging OR texting on eggshells. Again, If having a difference of opinion causes extreme responses from the other party, you are texting on eggshells and you deserve better!