Life Altering Questions

I tend to rely fairly heavily on text messages for my main mode of communication. However, I've made it very clear that there are topics that are best left face-to-face, or at least through a telephone conversation. In past blogs I've listed a few things out, and have even gone over reasons why texting isn't always the best form of communication. The list isn't comprehensive, and every once in awhile I get a text message that breaks basic textiquette.

A few days ago I received a text message from a friend asking: "Hey, do u want to move in with me?"

The reason that this text message makes the list is not because of my friend necessarily, we'll call her Tonya. I used to work with Tonya for years, and even though I no longer work at that particular company, I've remained close with those people. We get together about once a month; they're like a second family to me. Moving in with Tonya is not far out of the realm of possibility.

This text message makes the list because the question itself does not fit within the medium of texting. Text messages are fast. Messages are sent and received from phone to phone within a matter of seconds, and people reply just as quickly. But, the concept of moving is a life changing decision. It needs to be deliberated over, and many things such as location and cost must be taken into consideration. The text message begs for a quick response to the question but a quick response to this question is not wise.

So please remember, texting is a convenience, and should not be used to ask life altering questions.