I deleted social media and now it’s hard to connect with people.

I deleted Instagram a year ago and whenever I meet new people and we vibe they always ask me what’s your Instagram. When I say I don’t use Instagram and they can IMessage me or whatsappp me I’m met with weird look which is understandable.

Girls thinks I’m trying to covertly get their number and most guys reacting fine and exchange numbers but they still mostly talking on Instagram.

Phone number and calling people instead of texting became such a personal thing that only close people can do that, otherwise it’s harassing, getting into personal space.

Instagram is a doorknob into a friendship before getting to close and without it people get worried. What should I do?

Download and use it only for texts?