There was a time when your phone ringing meant excitement. Now, it's often met with panic or a silent decline. In a world where communication is faster than ever, why are we so afraid of phone calls?
The answer lies in control. Texting lets us curate - our words, our timing, our tone. Calls? They demand presence. No backspace, no pause. In a generation raised on blue ticks and "typing…" bubbles, that real-time vulnerability can feel overwhelming.
Psychologists suggest it’s also about emotional labor. Phone calls require instant reactions, tone modulation, even small talk. Texts strip all that away - short, sharp, efficient. For introverts and anxious minds, that's a relief.
But convenience comes at a cost. Without voice, we lose nuance, warmth, and spontaneity. Misunderstandings grow. Connections flatten. Friendships become threads instead of conversations.
Texting isn’t the villain - it's evolution. But maybe it's worth asking: when was the last time you heard your best friend laugh instead of just "LOL"?
