I have a couple of older relatives who only communicate via phone call and I hate talking on the phone. My other relatives don’t stay in contact as often as I do, so I feel bad not reaching out and keeping them company.
Do you have any strategies to manage the energy drain from phone calls?
Well this wasn’t entirely intentional but after giving one word answers to everything for decades they just don’t stay on the phone that long with me 😭
In my defence I’m not an asshole, just shy and barely speak the same language as my family.
I’m so awful to talk to and so outspokenly against the world and against life that I don’t have this problem.
Take literal note of things that you see that you think they may find interesting. This way when the time comes it may feel like less effort because you have a reason behind the call and they’ll hopefully enjoy the things you have to share. Plus, they’ll appreciate knowing that you’re thinking about them when you’re not talking.
i’ve found voiping on my pc at my desk is more tolerable than talking on an actual phone
If you care about these older relatives you’ll talk to them on their medium of choice.
And if you don’t it’s even more simple. 👍
