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Do you think that by doing it more, calling people on the phone becomes more natural? I've never really liked the phone but I have a feeling my friendships would be so much better if I liked talking to friends on the phone. I just always worry about what to say and about lulls in the conversation...

Do you think there's anything I can do to get over this? Does it get easier with time?

I'm inspired to call my MOH to catch up with her (seeing her next week), but I find myself nervous to even make the call. I hate the phone that much

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I actually enjoy talking on the phone with certain people. I like hearing peoples tones, etc.

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I like your theory about friendships being stronger if you spoke on the phone more and I think it's true.

I am not a phone person at all either. I like to send e-mails or chat on Instant Message with friends. But it's not the same as hearing a persons voice. Once I finally pick up the phone and call someone I find my self calling someone else after that. It gets easier and I get on a roll I guess.

I think it does become more natural if you do it more often....especially since the other person might initially be surprised to hear from you. I try to call someone when I have something to actually tell them. There may be awkward silences in the beginning but after a while it'll be natural to hear from you ! You don't have to stay on the phone for hours...a quick call to tell them something and say hi and then "talk to you later" !

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Actually, I called right after posting this, and at first I was nervous, but we had such a nice conversation. It really is like we never had time apart. It is just a matter of me getting over the initial worry. I notice everyone in my lab talks on the phone while they work so I figured I should try to do this with friends as well. I'm really glad I called.

Thanks Greenfreak for inspiring me!