Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of phone calls in maintaining a healthy relationship, despite the myriad of communication options available today, and argues that expecting a phone call is not unreasonable when it comes to showing care and commitment.

Abstract

In an era where communication tools are abundant, the expectation of receiving a phone call remains significant. The article discusses how a simple act of calling can make a person feel valued and connected, avoiding unnecessary misunderstandings in relationships. It suggests that while people may forget to call due to the distractions of modern life, repeated neglect in communication can lead to feelings of anxiety and low self-worth. The author asserts that if someone truly cares, they will find a way to communicate, even if it's just a brief message to acknowledge one's existence. The article concludes by encouraging readers to prioritize their mental well-being and not to settle for less than they deserve in terms of communication and respect within relationships.

Opinions

Good communication, especially through phone calls, is essential for strong and healthy relationships.
People should not feel unreasonable or selfish for expecting a phone call as a form of communication.
The excuse of being "not good on the phone" is outdated, given the current technology and constant phone accessibility.
Sending a quick text or any form of communication is better than no communication at all.
It's important to honor one's partner's feelings by making the effort to keep in touch regularly.
Constantly waiting for a call and being left in the dark is unnecessary and can be detrimental to one's mental health.
Communication is a deliberate effort and should not come at the expense of one's sanity or self-worth.

This Is The Crazy Reason Why You Do Deserve That Phone Call

If they are more committed to excuses, they are not committed to you.

Is it too much to expect for a call? Will I come out as being too demanding or mistaken as narcissistic for expressing my sense of entitlement? Why does it seem so strenuous and perplexing to decide to pick up the phone and call? Don’t I deserve a damn phone call?

Good communication is crucial in building a strong and healthier relationship. It allows us to explain what we’re going through to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. Everyone has different communication needs and styles. It’s good to settle the concern early in the relationship. The act of communicating helps meet our needs and keeps us connected.

We are living in the communication age. No matter who or where you are, there is no shortage of an impressive array of tools and resources available to keep us connected to each other.

In the days of black and white, when people need to get hold of us, they call. That’s the only way, and it still holds today.

But today, we have calls, text messages, Instagram messages, Twitter DMs, and a slew of other options like emails, Facebook, Snapchat, and Slack, only to name a few.

We have so many ways to communicate with one another. It makes me feel silly that I have to put my life on hold waiting for a call. I get it. I know how distracting life can be. It is possible to get caught up with just about anything and forget to call, and that’s okay. But if it keeps repeating once too many times, then we seriously need to consider claiming back our sanity.

Am I unreasonable? Am I missing out on some crucial points? Am I selfish or chronically overanalyzing?

Perhaps I need to be more sympathetic to another person’s woes. Now, I understand that deep down in our core, we either live in our feminine or masculine energy, which makes motivation for our lives different. But there’s a way of getting around that. You’ve guessed it — communication.

Let’s be honest, how often are you away from your phone? If you’re an ordinary folk, I bet you carry your phone everywhere. There is no need to mention the times when you’re having dinner, standing in line at the grocery store, busy at work, or socializing with friends. You constantly give in to the temptation to pull out and paw on your phone.

When you head to the bathroom, you clutch your phone along to do some mindless scrolling while on the toilet. The only place we’d expect to be at the moment, we’re not.

And don’t start with the ‘I’m not good on the phone kind of person.’ That excuse was so last century. If you can’t talk, shoot a text. If you can’t text, send an image, a voice memo, anything.

If you love someone, you will rise to the occasion and honor your partner’s feelings. There is no reason for me to set the bar so low and end up miserable, hurting, anxious, or having to worry myself sick. I need to know you’re alive.

I believe if people are breathing, it’s reasonable to expect that they keep in touch.

Sending a quick text to say, ‘Busy now, will call later,’ takes less than 5 seconds. Or if you’re in dire straits, god forbid, there are text message templates you could use to reach out.

It doesn’t have to be a phone call or even FaceTime if the situation does not permit. It’s not like you’re required to do a mid-day news update to report every single detail about what’s going on. A quick hi and bye is sufficient to let me know what’s up.

The Earth spins around its axis, and everything in the Universe is in constant motion. I have no excuse for sitting around staring at the phone, waiting and hoping endlessly. No matter how much the deepest, darkest parts within try to convince me otherwise, there is no justifiable reason to subject myself to this torture. Time is precious, so am I.

Here’s a story I read recently from John Ross about how he lost connection with his world. His phone went dead. Hmm… Now that’s one excuse you can’t overuse without sounding like a fraud. Unless you’re like John, or you’re stuck in the middle of a desert, which is highly unlikely.

Bottom line, if I think I deserve a damn phone call, I should be able to get one. It shouldn’t be too much to ask.

If it’s not the end of the world, I’m sure we can work around that expectation. I’m not interested in figuring out why people prefer to go MIA. Or what concerns or unconscious fears are keeping them from reaching out. But if they insist on playing that game, I’m sure they would be better off as a solo performer.

Communication requires deliberate effort. You don’t have to lose your mind as you muddle through this. Your sanity is your priority. Quit waiting. You deserve better.

Thank you for reading.

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