Agreed. Take a virtual downvote.

I disagree (so good post) but I do like that you called out "provided they are available and practical" first.

I have a family member who just calls out of the blue, and then worse they get mad when you say you can't talk. So first they force me into a situation where I know I have to disappoint them, then they get mad at me for disappointing them. I've asked them so many times "Just text first, I'll let you know if I'm free" but they refuse to do that. So now when they call I have a decision: Answer them and get yelled at, or ignore the call. Guess what they trained me to do. Now they wonder why I don't pick up anymore.

I have received so much awful information over the phone, I get anxious when my phone rings or a text arrives. I am hoping to get to the day where I don't need it in my life.

Each has it's place and proper use. You get no points.

I basically only text with my sib. We know each other well enough that I can say "Fuck you, I'll skin you alive" and it'll be fine. With other people phone calls seem to personal unless it's with a company, then it's ironically not personal at all.

I disagree. You get an upvote