The author reflects on their texting habits after a date, recognizing their tendency to urge for quick responses. This anxiety about receiving texts highlights a deeper need for validation that affects both romantic and friendship connections. Experiences from past relationships illustrate how frequent texting has led to missed opportunities and feelings of clinginess. The author shares their current efforts to embrace solitude and reduce anxiety by utilizing features like 'Do Not Disturb' on their phone, aiming for personal growth and improved communication.
The urgency to text after a first date often stems from a need for validation, which can lead to misunderstandings and feelings of clinginess.
I found myself catastrophizing every silence during text conversations, which reflected deeper issues around anxiety and a desire for connection.
My own restlessness while waiting for a text response made me realize the relationship between texting habits and my self-worth.
Embracing solitude and putting my phone on 'Do Not Disturb' has become vital to my growth in managing text anxiety and seeking validation.
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