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Texting keeps problems short and (bitter) sweet

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Fri Jun 6, 2008 9:44 AM EDT
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You've heard of people texting to avoid challenging conversations. Many of us have sent or received "textplanations." Likely the most famous example of the phenomenon: Britney Spears' breakup text message to ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Hey Newsviners! Ever said something in a text message to avoid saying it over the phone or in person? Responses may be used in a subsequent story on msnbc.com.

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suzanne-choney

You've heard of people texting to avoid challenging conversations. Many of us have sent or received "textplanations." Likely the most famous example of the phenomenon: Britney Spears' breakup text message to ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Have you ever said something in a text message to avoid saying it over the phone or in person? Share your story here. Responses may be used in a subsequent story on msnbc.com

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Reply#1 - Fri Jun 6, 2008 9:44 AM EDT
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boo hoo-299052

my wife and i had a fight jan 1st and made up some on the 2nd, didn't hear from her for 2 weeks. she was on a business trip. on jan 14th i got the you need to file for a divorce text.

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    #1.1 - Fri Jun 6, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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    {"commentId":1914617,"authorDomain":"kishas-face"}
    Key-shuh

    i will opt to text things like oops forgot about your party or birthday. sometimes even i wont be able to go out on that date with you because i'm working. i never call in the bad news.

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      Reply#2 - Sat Jun 7, 2008 8:41 AM EDT
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      paul solis

      i once text my friend who i knew for a long time and asked him if i could give him head.
      he never texted me back and we still hang out but it kinda weird now.
      first off im gay and hes straight. but whatevers.

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        Reply#3 - Sun Jun 8, 2008 12:06 AM EDT
        {"commentId":1927980,"authorDomain":"4kmart"}
        Kyle-314611

        I have done everything from Break up with a girlfriend, to accuse my stepmother of cheating on my father through text... I actually was totally against text till I figured out, guess what...people dont answer their phones!!!

        I would call, and call and call people until I was out of Battery, two seconds later I would send a text saying call me when your available.... and immediatly get a reply asking, "what's up"... people will text, but not answer! So of course this is the natural progression of things!

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        Reply#4 - Mon Jun 9, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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