"This pesky technological advancement may allow us to know the exact moment our friends see our texts or direct messages, but thanks to society's growing need for instant gratification - brought on by our ever-present phones - read receipts have the potential to cause more harm than good."
"We've normalized a 24/7 availability culture that confuses responsiveness with care, when in reality, healthy friendships allow space for people to respond on their own time without guilt. If you're using read receipts to track your worth to someone, it's worth pausing to check whether you're seeking reassurance or connection."
"While read receipts can be a useful communication tool, it's important to establish your own communication needs and boundaries early on. It's on to determine if you would benefit more from leaving read receipts on or turning them off. (Either choice is fine!)"
Read receipts reveal the exact moment messages are seen and can prompt emotional spirals when immediate replies are expected. Society's craving for instant gratification and constant phone access has fostered a 24/7 availability mindset that equates responsiveness with care. Healthy friendships permit space for people to respond on their own schedules without guilt. Individuals should clarify personal communication needs and boundaries and decide whether to keep read receipts on or off based on those needs. Reactions to messaging behavior are shaped by expectations, so adjusting expectations can lessen distress related to visibility features.
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