How Do You Respond To A Hurtful Text?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. I understand where you are coming from.
  2. I understand you are upset.
  3. I understand you are in pain.
  4. I understand you are frustrated.
  5. Is there anything I can do to help you?
  6. I love you.
  7. I hear you.
  8. I appreciate how you are feeling.

How do you respond when someone says something hurtful?

If someone says something hurtful to you, try to remember that

they are probably hurting

. Send compassion back to them rather than taking their comment personally.

How do you respond to a rude text?

  1. Give yourself some time to calm down and think. Think about some of the reasons people say rude things. …
  2. Address the rude thing they said and how it made you feel. …
  3. Create boundaries and consequences.

Is texting OK rude?

Gretchen McCulloch, an internet linguist and author of the upcoming book Because Internet, said

OK is not inherently rude but the length of a reply matters

. “Anything that's shorter can sound curter, anything that's longer can sound more polite,” McCulloch said.

Is it rude to not answer a text?

If you ever sit there wondering why someone won't reply to a text you just sent, you're not alone. According to a new paper from researchers at Google,

impatience is a universal condition now

. According to their study messaging etiquette says waiting more than 20 minutes to respond can be seen as rude.

What is KK in texting?

The kk online acronym simply means “okay” or

“message acknowledged

.” It's the same as nodding in person or saying “cool,” “gotcha,” etc. It's common to see kk or KK as a text message abbreviation or when you're playing online games.

How do you not get rude when texting?

  1. Avoid using “lol” more than once in the same text. …
  2. Here's a good rhyme to remember: T9 is your friend, but proofread before you send. …
  3. If a conversation is running really long, just call the person instead of texting. …
  4. Don't excessively use punctuation or faces. …
  5. Texting is meant to be quick, convenient, and easy.

What does K mean from a girl?

When you send a “k,” what you're saying is:

I don't care what you've said and I don't want to talk to you anymore

.

Is Double texting clingy?

Well, it

is double texting

but its not always a bad thing. Double texting doesn't always have to show your date that you are clingy and desperate. You can show how much interested you are in them in a subtle yet effective way.

Is no response a rejection?

When we put ourselves out there by sending people on an online dating site (or many), we risk the chance of not getting a message back. But, let me be clear:

Non-response does not equal rejection

. In other words, the absence of a positive reply — a return message — is not the same as someone turning you down.

How long is acceptable to wait for a text?

Post Senning's general rule is to not wait

longer than one to three hours to

reply, he tells TI. “A text conversation can go stale in a few hours,” he says. “Don't just make them wait.” If you're crushing on someone, don't play mind games, he says.

What does AFK mean?

AFK means “

away from keyboard

” in typing shorthand. Its meaning can be literal or it can simply indicate that you aren't online. AFK is a helpful phrase for communal online spaces, when you want a quick way to communicate that you're stepping away.

What does 99 mean texting?

Summary of Key Points.

“Parent Stopped Watching (see also 9)

” is the most common definition for 99 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

What can I text instead of OK?

The only form of okay that can be used without misinterpretation resulting in the demise of a relationship is

“kk”

(and I'd argue “okay,” but we'll get to that later). “Kk” is the closest to gotcha. It means message received, roger that.

What are the rules for texting a guy?

  • Don't ‘wait X days to reach out'
  • Don't ever just text ‘Hey/Hi/Hello'
  • Focus your early texts on making plans.
  • Keep calm and don't be pushy.
  • Grammar and spelling matter more than you think.
  • Always mind your tone.

Do I need to reply to every text?

The Rule of Response:

Always respond

, unless you don't want to be friends with that person anymore. Yes, we are all busy people, and I know it's sometimes hard to respond when you know it will probably end up as a full on text conversation, but you should always respond.

Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.