We’ve all heard the saying, “a watched clock never moves.” But, a more accurate statement might be, “a watched smartphone never pings.” Seriously, there is nothing more anxiety-provoking than being “left on read” when you text someone-unless maybe it’s seeing the text bubble that someone is typing and then never actually get a response.
In fact, countless studies have shown that texting can create a great deal of anxiety. Research also suggests that texting has the power to both help and hinder your relationships.
Whether you use texting to keep in touch or you use it to avoid difficult situations, texting is both a good thing and a bad thing.