Among Friends

[LavernLuvsShoes]

I've never liked talking on the phone for more than 5 or 10 minutes.

I'm not on Facebook, InstaGram, etc. - I communicate with family and friends via text and/or email 99% of the time.

If it's something really important, then I'll actually call and vice-versa, but my life is simple and uncomplicated, and I keep my communication that way as well.

NOTE: I tend to text messages of love and encouragement all the time, and I know the recipients appreciate it, because they say so, and usually reciprocate.

So, I guess (in my case) its no less "personal" than a phone call. 

[Mom2Dogs]

Texting is ok with me, but if it were my mom or dad, I would be calling.  

My step daughter texts a lot with her mom and I told her she should pick up the phone and talk to her once in a while......

[Effie54]

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@katie1859 wrote:
It's pretty CLEAR
People use texting in place of real relationships.

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I agree with you whole heartedly. I see it in some of my friends. If it's not reciprocal, then the friendship is shallow. I'm definitely with you. 

[occasionalrain]

If someone can only spare the time for a quick text to me, I'd rather they spent that time on someone else.