Do You Call or Text? Exploring My Preference and Lessons Learned.
When you need to contact someone, do you reach for the call button, or do you opt for a quick text? This question might seem simple, but it actually says a lot about our personalities and communication styles. Personally, I’ve always leaned more towards texting. There’s just something comforting about being able to type out a message, send it, and move on with your day without having a real-time conversation. Whether it’s through WhatsApp other social media platforms, or even traditional SMS, I’ve always found texting to be more convenient and less intrusive.
With that being said, over time, I’ve come to realize that this isn’t always the best approach. Even though a text message is quick and easy, there are times when it simply doesn’t get the job done. For instance, the person you’re trying to reach might not be online or might not check their phone often. In situations like these, a call can be more effective because it demands immediate attention. Even if the person misses your call, they’re likely to notice it and may call you back when they’re available. This is something I’ve learned the hard way through my personal experiences.
I can recall when I had a girlfriend who
absolutely loved phone calls. She enjoyed hearing my voice and having real-time conversations, while I, on the other hand, always loved texting. I thought sending a WhatsApp message was enough to stay in touch, but she didn’t feel the same way. She would often call me for us to have proper conversations, but I rarely reciprocated. I thought I was doing enough by sending texts, but she eventually got frustrated and even stopped replying to my messages for a while. Looking back, I realize how unfair that must have felt to her. It wasn’t just about communication—it was about meeting her halfway and showing that I valued her preferences.
The same issue comes up with my mom. She often complains that I don’t call her as much as I should. It’s not that I don’t care; I just get caught up in my own preference for texting or assuming that sending a quick message is enough. But over time, I’ve started to understand that there are just some things that some conversations can't be expressed properly by sending a text message. A call is more personal, more immediate, and sometimes even more thoughtful. It shows that you’re willing to make the effort to engage in a direct conversation rather than just typing out a few words and sending them across.
Anyways, these experiences have gradually changed my perspective. Although, i still enjoy texting alot,but then I’ve started making more of an effort to call people, especially when it’s something important or when I know the other person values calls. It’s not always easy to break old habits, but I’ve realized that communication is not just about what’s comfortable for me—it’s also about what makes the other person feel valued and understood.
So, if I need to contact someone now, I’m more likely to call first. If they don’t pick up, I can always follow up with a text to let them know I tried to reach them. At least this way, I’ve made the effort to contact them in a more meaningful way.
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Sometimes things get lost in texts and I’m sure that’s why she preferred voice calls over texts. It’s actually better to hear certain things than read them when you’re in a relationship.
This is so true. Whenever my ex and I are arguing via text, he will stop responding until he can call because he said text can often be emotionally misleading.
That's true. Apart from even relationship let say you are trying to please a girl and make her want you. Just typing "I like you" wouldn’t hit as much as calling her and telling her you like her. At the end of the day, they are both important it just depends on the one that works best for you.