I want to call ppl sometimes but then I don't want to....why?

I kinda of have phone-phobia, I don't like calling people either. Years ago it stemmed from a really bad situation I had going on with a guy who was messing around with my head... so that kind of carried over to me not really liking to call people. I'm better at it now, but sometimes it takes a lot of convincing. Also, it doesn't help that in this day & age most communications don't happen over the phone. Some people just don't like making phone calls, and there's nothing really wrong with that, just try not to let it keep you from making those important & necessary calls.

Maybe its because if you on the phone you are put on the spot and have to think of things to say?

I mean its awkward just to hear people breathing. You cant use sign language.

If im nervous i just say a little prayer before calling someone like Lord give me the words to say.

Then usually the phone call turns out alright. I used to do this when got difficult customers ringing at the library, although I wasnt particularly afraid to call them...it was more..if they called the library it was usually a problem.

LOL! It's ok to say how awkward it is....it might even break through the silence and both of you might laugh, and when that happens, it's smooooth sailing and the conversation can be SUCH a blessing. Ev'ry body struggles with this to one degree or another. As a former colleague of mine used to say "it ain't that serious" and when ya' think about it, it's not....

Loosen up, go with the flow, and you may find that yer actually having fun, sis

I try to imagine that I'm calling someone
that I really want to talk to... that way,
I don't stutter and I manage to remain calm
when talking to a stranger.

If I'm upset, nervous or not feeling good etc...
I'll stutter more frequently.