Why can't I send a text message with a picture attached?

I can't type a text message and then attach a picture and sent it with the text. It sends the picture separately, then I have to send the text message. It won't send them both in the same message anymore. What settings do I need to change so I can do this?

Welcome to Android Central! I would check your SMS/MMS settings first. Were you able to send text-and-picture messages before? Also, what kind of phone do you have, and do you have the latest software update installed?

I have checked my settings but everything looks normal I guess lol. Yes, I used to be able to send them together in the same message. My phone just did an update this past weekend.

SMS and MMS are separate functions - some apps combine them (so you click once and send both), some don't. Some get updates that, as in this case, would appear to "downdate" them. You can try a different SMS/MMS app.

Well that's a bummer lol. Thank you for your help!