r/nosurf • u/MoanaArielle • 9d ago

Quitting smartphones/apps - tips for social folks?

I started parting ways with Facebook/instagram on and off since Spring. The trouble is, I really miss the social aspect. I’m very social, and normally would talk to lots of friends and share memes/videos during the day. Without it, I felt like I barely heard from anyone. I don’t fault them because it’s a pattern of how we usually communicate and relate to each other. This lead me to go back to both. I also enjoy seeing friends/family updates from other parts of the world. But, I also don’t want my kids to just remember their mom always being on her phone. It’s really important to me to break this addiction. I’m looking into a light phone/dumb phone. How did you deal with the loss of social relationships, and how did you fill the space it left? Thanks!

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u/Apprehensive_Pay6141 8d ago

You could try setting small check-ins with friends outside apps. A quick text or call can replace the scroll and still keep the connection. Sometimes people just need a little nudge to switch too.