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08 Jan 2019, 3:57 pm

Sometimes. I used to strongly prefer it, and I think I still present better through text, but I find myself wanting to talk less and less. Feels like less can often be more face to face.



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09 Jan 2019, 10:44 pm

Yes. Writing is the only time I am actually comfortable n enjoying myself talking takes effort and a lot of thought


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10 Jan 2019, 3:21 am

i have more friends online then i do in real life. its easier for me to talk to people on a message board, email or texting. i can take my time saying the right thing and not look like an idiot.



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10 Jan 2019, 8:01 pm

I'll agree that talking online is much easier (and much preferred!!)

However, I personally disagree that talking on the phone is easier. I honestly cant talk on the phone to save my life. Even my conversations with my father get really awkward lol


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10 Jan 2019, 8:05 pm

graceksjp wrote:
I'll agree that talking online is much easier (and much preferred!!)

However, I personally disagree that talking on the phone is easier. I honestly cant talk on the phone to save my life. Even my conversations with my father get really awkward lol


For me, phones are even harder than real life.


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