I haven't had a chance to call

“I haven’t had a chance to call.”

Let’s be clear: not calling is a choice.

Unless you are incarcerated and your calls are limited, you have had a chance, and you’ve chosen to not call.

Calling, after all, can be awkward. Especially if you haven’t spoken in a long time. Especially if you don’t have an urgent need to call.

Plus, a “catching up” call is never brief, and you’re busy. Very busy.

But if the relationship is worthwhile, it’s worth a call from time to time. It’s worth more than a like or a retweet.

For the hearing world, our need for spoken conversation predates our need for reading letters, emails, and texts (even the really good ones).

The longer you wait, the more awkward it will be. Just make the call. You’ll be glad you did.