Self-careMental HealthFriendshipWe Should All Be Calling Our Friends More - Doctor's OrdersBy Alexis BergerUpdated on May 1, 2026 at 3:30 PMGetty | MaskotGetty | MaskotIt's a Sunday night and you're on the couch binging Netflix while simultaneously texting your group chat of longtime friends. You catch up on your respective weekends, share recent work wins and coworker complaints, discuss what you had for dinner, discuss relatable relationship gripes. You're "talking" . . . right? It's not uncommon to rely on texting as a means of regular conversation.