University students break up via textVIOLENCE RISK: Breakups can lead to violent outcomes if not handled well, a foundation member warned, as 18 percent of respondents said they would retaliateBy Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNAMost university students break up with a partner over text message, while both sides tend to evade communication, a survey by the Good Shepherd Welfare Foundation found yesterday, as it warned that improper communication increases the chance of conflict. The foundation administered two separate surveys — one to people who initiated a breakup and another to those who were broken up with. Among initiators, 41 percent broke the news by texting, while 32 percent met face-to-face, the foundation said in a news release. Triggered by the stressful situation, it is common for one side to avoid while the other pursues answers, Ting said. First, couples should take stock of their feelings and reasoning to ease any feelings of shock or panic, she said.
