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You just woke up. You\u2019re swatting at your phone because it won\u2019t shut up, or maybe you\u2019re just trying to shut out the glaring morning light. Suddenly, one thought springs to mind: \u201cWhat did I do last night?\u201d You get your phone, check for messages that might give you a clue and\u2026oh no! Memories of the night come flooding back. \u201cI should NOT have sent that text last night!\u201d You see the message you (shouldn\u2019t have) sent but there\u2019s no reply\u2026don\u2019t start panicking and thinking about the worst case scenario! We\u2019ve all been there.<\/p>\n

That feeling in the pit of your stomach is something we\u2019ve all felt at some point, but today it\u2019s your turn.. You\u2019re probably asking yourself: \u201cShould I apologize for drunk texting them?\u201d Read on to find out how to deal with this unfortunate (but very common) situation.<\/p>\n

Looking at Drunk Texts the Next Morning<\/h2>\n

So how should you play it when you find out you\u2019ve drunk texted an unknown number? You don\u2019t know who you sent the message to\u2026should you apologize for drunk texting regardless? Luckily you can<\/i> find out who owns a strange phone number with a reverse number lookup<\/a>, without having to ask the person themselves. The first step is to figure out who you\u2019ve blabbered your drunken tirades to.<\/p>\n

Your go-to strategy for getting answers should be to go to Spokeo. Spokeo uses advanced reverse lookup search technology to search public records to lookup the owner of that phone number. It can show you the name, address, and social media profiles of the person you\u2019ve assaulted with your whiskey-induced love letter. Hopefully they end up being a total stranger but what if you finally got the number of someone you have a crush on last night \u2013 maybe a coworker, your friend\u2019s hot friend, someone from the gym you ran into. It may mean that you could damage your chances with them as well as your reputation if you don\u2019t apologize.<\/p>\n

Now to the question at hand\u2026\u201cShould I apologize for drunk texting?\u201d Know who you\u2019re dealing with, this will help you choose the best way to fix your drunk text problem. Now that you know who you texted with liquid courage flowing through you, here\u2019s how to handle it depending on each situation.<\/p>\n

Just Ignore It<\/h3>\n

Did you send the drunk text to a total stranger? Should you apologize for drunk texting them? While it\u2019s a nice gesture, it\u2019s probably best to just leave it. If they text you back, apologize then stop responding. Just walk away, with your head as high as you can hold it. Don\u2019t do this if you know the person \u2013 you\u2019re only going to make things worse.<\/p>\n

Face Your Drunk Text Head On: Apologize<\/h3>\n

If you know the person it is best to apologize for drunk texting. Just face up to what you\u2019ve done and say you\u2019re sorry. If you woke someone up in the wee hours of the morning, especially on a weekday or right before a big event like a test, then you\u2019ve really got to say you\u2019re sorry to avoid any weirdness or awkward interactions with them.<\/p>\n

Spill Your Guts? Go With It<\/h3>\n

What if you spill your guts to your crush? Well, in vino veritas<\/a>, as they say: the truth is in the wine. If you\u2019ve spilled your guts to someone you\u2019ve got a crush on, own up to it and just let them know. It\u2019s too late to go backward now. Getting a drunken text isn\u2019t how most people want to find out you\u2019re into them, but owning up to it may help you save face. Even if they don\u2019t feel the same way, they\u2019ll appreciate you addressing the situation rather than never acknowledging it.<\/p>\n

Send Flirty Texts to Your Ex? Don\u2019t Go With It<\/h3>\n

You broke up with them for a reason, don\u2019t trust whatever came out of your fingers after your fourth shot of tequila. If they call you in the morning to ask whether you want to give things another try, don\u2019t let them try to convince you the relationship was worth trying to rekindle. Apologize, then move on. If necessary, try deleting their contact info \u2013 drunk texting your ex again next time will be a bad look that definitely won\u2019t help your reputation with them or their friends.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t show any signs of regret. Tell the truth to the ex-boyfriends or girlfriend whom you wrote under the influence of alcohol. You felt needy but now you are sober and the situation has changed.<\/p>\n

Drunk Text Conversations Damage Control<\/h2>\n

If you were really, really awful you\u2019re going to need to prepare for damage control. Get ahead of any possible blowback by posting an apology on social media or use a group text to apologize. The best solution is to be vague but honest \u2013 don\u2019t blame your intoxicating texting on someone else. Use humor to diffuse the situation and let yourself be a little vulnerable.<\/p>\n

The above-listed scenarios are the examples of the most common situations you may find yourself in. Keep your head up and do whatever you need to do to address the issue. And the next time you find yourself with a drink in hand, try powering off your phone. If you\u2019re drunk enough to send embarrassing texts you may be drunk enough to think your phone just ran out of juice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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