Thinking a lot while texting? 💬

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The hyperpersonal communication effect is a fascinating psychological phenomenon that subtly influences how we interact online, especially through text-based chats. Coined by communication theorist Joseph Walther, this effect suggests that people often present more idealized versions of themselves in digital conversations than they do in real life. Since there’s no voice tone, body language, or real-time pressure, we get more time to craft responses, highlight our best traits, and leave out awkward parts. This creates a feedback loop where the other person also interprets us in a more favorable light, responds accordingly, and the cycle keeps reinforcing the "hyperpersonal" bond. The result? Relationships formed online can sometimes feel deeper or more intense than those formed face-to-face, even when that intensity is built on a filtered version of reality.

This cycle plays out constantly in our daily chats, whether it's on WhatsApp, Slack, or dating apps. You might notice someone texting you in a way that's more thoughtful, bold, or emotionally expressive than they are in person. That’s the hyperpersonal effect at work. It’s why some people feel closer to online friends or crushes, even with minimal real-world interaction. The danger, though, lies in the illusion: because both people are responding to curated versions of each other, misunderstandings or disappointments are almost inevitable when digital personas meet real-world behavior. Still, in the short term, this effect helps explain why text conversations often escalate emotionally faster than face-to-face interactions and why our phones sometimes feel more intimate than real life.

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Akshay Dixit

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First in person, second video call, third calling

MayankKumar-zycz

Read the description for more understanding. Okay? :)

LearnDriven

I just write direct messages. No emoji, no drama, nothing. Just the blunt message.

ARUNKUMAR-zrfq

Many times I have written messages in anger and then rephrased them before sending..

MegaSA

I used to text regularly about 5-6 years ago, but after turning off notifications, I gradually lost interest in chatting within a few months. Now, the only messages I send are either formal work-related ones or occasional necessary conversations with my brother, which are rare.

I've never enjoyed phone calls, so I only make them when necessary—either for work or to speak with family. My calls are always brief, usually under a minute, as I prefer getting straight to the point.

The only place I actively engage in conversations is in YouTube comments. Since my notifications are off, I simply leave a comment, say what’s on my mind, and never check back or reply. I don’t overthink my words—I just type whatever comes to me in the moment.

SumanaLaskarAssam