On When You're Too Drunk to be Texting

Photo Credit: Savannah Costner

We've all either been in this situation ourselves or known someone who was.  When we're past the tipsy stage and just drunk, but against our better judgement we keep texting.  We're still texting our best friend, talking to them about how badly you need to get laid.  Our maybe in our drunken stupor we start thinking about how much we miss our ex, and so we text them (which is bad even if they don't reply).  Perhaps you're in a relationship or getting serious with someone and you decide it's a good idea to text them the lyrics to "Give Your Heart Break," just because it's so relevant and everything you want to say to them anyway.  Whoever your person of choice is, these drunk texts usually end up spilling information that you didn't necessarily want the other person to know (at all or so soon).

How do I stop myself from texting?

I myself haven't tried doing this, mostly due to the fact I get kind of protective over my phone or I feel like what I'm texting is important, but try having a friend that will be there to confiscate your phone when they see you've had way too much.  This is also a good idea in the event that a parent or other family member call, particularly if they don't know (or don't like it) that you drink.

How do I know if I've had too much?

A sign for me is usually when I start having a difficult time unlocking my phone.  Also once I get passed a certain point I have to start shutting one eye in order to see up close.  If you can't unlock your phone or you're having a hard time reading text messages, it's time to shut the phone off and hand it over to someone you trust.

How can I make up to people I texted?

Every relationship is different.  My friends and I usually laugh it off the next day.  If it's an ex....well I kind of try to avoid ever bringing it up again (which probably isn't healthy).  If it's a guy I'm interested in we usually talk about it the next day if something was said that was heavy (usually after a frantic apology from my end).  It's a case by case sort of thing that is dependent on the relationship you have with whoever it was you were texting.

Sorry this one was a short one, but I felt (after the night I had) this topic was appropriate.  If you have other questions in regards to this post about drunk texting, leave them in the comments and I'll answer them in a Q&A post!

Best wishes,

~Quintion