Texting and Personality: Mimi Winsberg Decodes Your Digital Conversations
I argue in the book that these text messages are actually peepholes into the psyche and that we might be able to identify things like big five personality traits, which tend to be enduring over the lifetime, or even attachment style, which we know is so important in relationships to just actually individual compatibility and chemistry in the pair bond.
Ever wondered what your texting style says about you? In this episode of 'Ruthless Compassion', Dr. Marcia Sirota chats with Mimi Winsberg, a Stanford-trained psychiatrist and co-founder of the telehealth startup Brightside. Mimi's book, 'Speaking in Thumbs', dives into the fascinating world of text messaging and how it reflects our personality traits and attachment styles.
With twenty-five years of clinical experience, Mimi brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, sharing how text messages can reveal the 'big five' personality traits and what that means for your relationships. From building trust and intimacy to understanding different types of humor in texts, Mimi offers practical tips on navigating digital communication.
Whether you're curious about what your emojis say about you or how to read between the lines in someone else's texts, this episode is packed with insights that could change the way you view your digital interactions. Tune in for a conversation that’s both enlightening and surprisingly fun!