The myth of texting

Texting is not the issue; it’s when it replaces communication

Without emotion or voice inflection, words lack sensation

It doesn’t give you a context of one thoughts or true feelings

And minimizes the connection between two human beings

Texting is easy when you don’t have time or fear rejection

But when it becomes routine, you sacrifice real affection

The easy road when dating is never the path you want to take

Purposeful dating requires work; an investment I will MAKE

I never want to wonder if you are alone or in a crowded place

Or that you forgot about me and just sent me something in haste

I never want to feel like I can’t get your undivided attention

Or feel like you don’t treat me with respect or consideration

When I told you what I needed I never mentioned money

Emotional stability is a must, and you must be funny

But my main request is that I wanted us to really talk

Not so I can keep tabs on you or so I can later stalk

I want to hear your voice and establish a comfort zone

Seeing you in person is most ideal, but also over the phone

I won’t settle for a piece of a relationship, I want the entire pie

And I never want to feel like our romantic bond is a complete lie