What is Mixed Messages?
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when a text message can be interpreted in multiple ways according to the sanity level of the receiver. in this instance the person will either interpret the text as an insult or a dilusional compliment.
ryan: tonight was fun
interpretation 1: wow he didn't even use an adjective. just fun. not really fun. not hella fun. not astronomically fun. just fun. he doesn't like me anymore!asshole. i'm going to go slash my wrists.
interpretation 2: he thinks i'm fun! god i knew it! hes in love with me! i might as well start calling him my boyfriend because i think it's apparent: HE WANTS TO FUCK!!!!!
observing friend: wow fuck mixed (text)messages i will call this fucker up and see what hes trying to say
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A situation in which a person is receiving verbal or nonverbal cues that seem to contradict each other, from another person. Typical reactions to this behavior are confusion, anger, and a willingness to cease communication with the person.
A friend tells you he wants to remain "just friends," and then proceeds to call you every day, text message you twice a day, and express how much he misses you on a regular basis.
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