Ways To Cope When Your Partner Hates Texting

Weed Out What’s Not Important

Often we text our significant other’s every time we see a cute puppy or hiccup. But sometimes it’s better to just talk about the important stuff and not concern each other with every hairy animal or bodily function. Constantly observations and musings don’t always enrich a relationship.

Have More To Talk About

When you haven’t been updating each other all day, you have a lot more to talk about in person. And, when you’re in front of each other, you’ll probably have better reactions to the the things you have to say, it’s much more fulfilling than a textual conversation.

Do Something Else

Instead of obsessing over your phone, catch up with someone. Call your mom. Clean your room. Do your taxes. There’s a whole world out there! Now that you’re not hiding behind your phone, you can go explore it.

Enjoy Not Having Anxiety

If you’re like me, you have major phone anxiety when you’re in a relationship. You’re always obsessing over how much time has gone by since the last text was and whether or not a message fell flat. When you’re not texting with your partner regularly, you’re not stuck with these worries. These become non-issues in your relationship.
Re-Learn How To Talk On The Phone

The first time my partner called me on the phone, I didn’t pick up. I assumed it was a butt dial. Like, who calls? I later found out he was running late for our dinner plans and wanted to let me know. When I asked why he didn’t text, he said that calling was more efficient, that way you can confirm that the other person understands the message. I had a serious “ah ha!” moment and started to realize that not only is talking on the phone more effective, it’s much more personal and thoughtful.