FAQs

Why do people send text messages? Is it to communicate or to create a connection?

The Unsent Project is an initiative started by Olivia Meikle that encourages people to write unsent letters as a way of processing emotions and experiences.

“You hit send and then realize you made a mistake. But it’s too late, the message has been sent. You can’t take it back now. What are the consequences of sending an unsent message?”

We all have that one message we never sent. The message we draft, re-read, delete, and repeat. It’s the message we think about before we go to bed and when we wake up in the morning. It’s the message that haunts us. Why do we do this to ourselves?

You can’t take back what you say in a text, so think before you hit send.

If you’re unable to send a project, it may be due to one of several reasons. Thankfully, there are solutions to each problem.

It’s happened to the best of us- you’re typing away at a message and accidentally hit send before you’re ready. In a split second, your thoughts are sent out into the ether for your contact to see. Whether it’s an embarrassing typo or an unfinished sentence, the unsent message can cause some serious anxiety. But before you start to panic, take a deep breath and follow these steps to retrieve your wayward message.

If you don’t send a message, you’re sending a message.

“Clara, I’m sorry. I was an idiot to ever let you go. I was scared, and I didn’t know how to tell you how I felt. I was stupid, and I regret it every day. Please, can you forgive me?”

If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a ton of unsent messages in your phone. Whether they’re to an ex, a friend, or a family member, we all have them. But what do these unsent messages mean? Here are some FAQ’s to help you figure it out.