I barely text my boyfriend.

Many people find this surprising.

"But how can you not text him all day?" "Do you even know what he's doing?"

He could really be busy. Focusing in class, working, studying, or working out. He could be sleeping for all we know.

No, I may not know what he's doing at every waking moment. But as a busy college student with multiple time commitments, I find that quality over quantity is key in dating.

Even if he's not texting me, I trust him and know he's still thinking of me.

When we do text, we make plans to hang out. I drive him to school some mornings, we go grocery shopping, and we just spend time together. We provide each other with undivided attention keep our phones out of sight and out of mind.

I would estimate that 80% of our communication is in person or over a phone call.

One weekend with my boyfriend, my phone died and I waited nearly 24 hours before charging it and checking my messages.

In some cases, consistent texting is necessary for relationships. Long-distance couples especially benefit from constant reassurance. However, if you are lucky enough to live a couple minutes away from your boyfriend - quit wasting time on your phone and go see him.

My decreasing reliance on my phone has been a wonderful effect on my life.

We are too busy working hard and conquering goals to have mindless conversations over text.

We push each other to be better, while also striving for self-improvement.

So while other people are content with constant texting and communication, I'm content with knowing my boyfriend and I have a healthy, minimal texting relationship.