Have you ever considered how technology is changing our lives and relationships? Since the early 21st century, mobile phones have dominated our lives, becoming essential to our everyday routines, from setting alarms, accessing news, booking taxis and ordering takeouts. Messaging services like WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram encourage us to stay in contact with each other daily, but how are these interactions transforming the way we communicate? Message Me draws upon empirical evidence to show how we relate to others through digital pathways, exploring our attitudes towards technology as a developing phenomenon. It highlights the agency that people demonstrate when harnessing the functionalities of messaging apps, both to connect with others and disconnect through strategies like turning off notifications and carefully wording replies. Tagg provides a nuanced, thoughtful and accessible reflection on attested practices, enabling readers to understand the potential impact of these practices on their most important relationships.