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Quite literally subjectively, not objectively.

Some % of communication is non-verbal. Tone, expression, gesture. If the author of this article struggles with direct communication, it's likely because they don't (or can't) pay the necessary attention to these. So, for them text may be preferable. But most people aren't raw information processors.

I'm sure that's why emojis have become so widely embraced - it's easier to indicate tone with a picture than with text.

It's also probable that women who have no previous history don't know what their options are and will put up with abuse instead of opting for divorce. If you've already been able to escape abuse once, then it makes sense that you know you can separate successfully and won't tolerate partners who hurt you.