if it's become a big stressful Thing, i'd suggest not calling for now. it's always easier when you've got something you want to talk about, instead of just wanting to talk. (not that "hi!" isn't something to say, but you have to be invested in it as a conversational piece or things can run out of steam very quickly.)
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'tis always easier to give then to receive (advice)
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[goes to fret about PhD applications instead]