I knew I was on to something...

Is texting ruining the art of conversation?

     Answer: inarguably, yes.

      And not just because it decreases valuable social skills. Things can be misread, taken in the wrong "tone", or ignored. What is even more bothersome is the destruction of spelling and proper grammar. And unless there is a restraining order in the mix, do not break up with someone via text. LAME!!

     As far as social skills, we do not realize how important it is to be able to effectively communicate with each other. I feel as if conversations are just a bunch of "LOL's" and "OMG's". When you talk like you text, the answer is very clear you spend too much time on your phone, and not enough time engaging in actual conversation.

     Fighting via text. I do it sometimes. And I hate it!! I don't shy away from a good round or two once in a while, but if after a fight, my thumbs hurt more than my heart, there are issues. Not to mention the topic of discussion was not solved. You will never have somebody's full attention on a phone, unless your nickname is "Angry Birds". If the issue you are fighting about is worth the fight in the first place, then give it your full attention and respect, and talk about it, sometimes very loudly :), in person.

     I am not even going to touch on the spelling thing. Maybe I will do a blog on my biggest pet peeves, and how not to annoy me :)

     Breaking up via text. Plain and simple: Don't be a coward. You look lame if/ when you do that. It just proves the person you are breaking up with is better without you. 

     So the next time, you start a conversation that would be great in person, a "discussion", or even decide to rip out someone's heart and stomp on it, save your thumbs. Talk it out. Hug it out. Appreciate the fact that you even have that person to talk to!