Wouldn't all emotions be purer without cell phones?

     We live in an age of information overload, scrolling through social media every day, updating our lives...


    Love is becoming increasingly simple; dating apps, phone calls, and dates are all it takes to start a relationship. But if a relationship lasts a little longer, various excuses are used to end it. More and more platforms allow women to showcase themselves. Women use makeup and cosmetic surgery to attract more men. Men use cars, houses, and sophisticated lifestyles to demonstrate their superiority. Quick romances begin and end just as quickly.

    If there were no cell phones, would there be chance encounters, those fleeting moments of attraction? Would we deliberately try to meet again? Would we exchange messages, our understanding growing slowly and meticulously? Would we quietly yearn for each other, the attraction lasting longer? With such a strong foundation of affection, the likelihood of separation decreases significantly.

    Family ties are becoming increasingly perfunctory; an occasional phone call is like completing a task, allowing us to continue our lives unrelated to family. When you receive a call from your parents, they inquire about your health, and you hang up with peace of mind knowing you're well. You don't know that what's on the other end of the line is simply a wish for you to come home for a meal.

    Without phones, you'd have to verify everything yourself. The longing in your heart would lead you to visit your parents periodically, to see if they're healthy, in good spirits, and if they're troubled. Perhaps you'd share a drink with your father, chat with your mother about everyday life, and admire their vegetable garden and pets.

    Friendships grow increasingly bland; we all have our own lives, and our only interaction is liking each other's posts on social media. Our free time is spent checking social media and QQ Space updates. We assume seeing their posts tells us everything, living a monotonous life, occasionally inviting friends to dinner or karaoke. Because we haven't been part of the group for so long, we're even less willing to connect with strangers. Over time, friends change their phone numbers and WeChat nicknames, and they slowly fade from our lives.

    Without phones, perhaps we'd arrange to meet up with friends on a fixed day, even if it meant drinking until late. We'll talk about our lives and share our perspectives. Perhaps we'll visit each other often, bringing our wives and children, watching our kids play together since they were little. Perhaps we'll plan our leisure activities together in our free time. Even as we grow middle-aged and old, we can still raise a glass and reminisce about the old days.

    Of course, we can't deny that the development of information technology has brought us so much convenience. However, this excessive convenience has made us gradually forget our original intentions. How long has it been since you had a proper meal with your family? How long has it been since you had a proper romance? How long has it been since you sat down and had a good chat with your friends? May we cherish our original intentions, so that our lives can be more fulfilling.

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