| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/21/2008 6:07:50 PM |
I do not have a need to be constantly in touch with, (or available to), other people by text or by cell phone.
That is another thing! Yes, breath~, I agree with you on that 100%. Cell phones can become like a ball and chain.
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/21/2008 6:27:23 PM |
Per my home phone, I never answer it, if they don't possess my cell number they don't need to be calling...LOL. One in 1000 calls is something other then "Marketing."
There's this wonderful thing called the "Do not call" list. I've been on it for years and it really works. No more annoying telemarketers.
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/21/2008 8:21:21 PM | I just went on a first date with a woman and during the two hours we were together she received a call or a text about every 5 minutes from one of her children or ex's. It was kind of irritating to have the continuity of our conversation constantly interrupted. We exchanged numbers and I got the feeling she had a connection but the cell phone thing just gave me the wrong vibe. I didn't call her back and don't intend to. I don't mind if they excuse themselves on a first meet and check in and tell someone they are safe and OK , but this was extreme.
I've always felt that chronic cell phone users fall into two catagories. Control freaks, and idiots. The control freak has to constantly check to see that their invaluable instructions are being followed to the letter and the idiot who can't be trusted to follow instructions. When I see someone who is talking incessantly I always wonder which one I'm looking at. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/21/2008 8:48:13 PM | | Galensmuse, that is a huge peeve of mine! Other than the time when my daughter was overdue to give birth, I turn my phone off during dates. I am instantly turned off if the guy is taking calls on our date. I swear people think the world's going to come to an end if they don't pounce on their phones the moment they go off. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/25/2008 4:52:22 PM | I don't like texting. To me its impersonal, and due to a relationship where the guy I was dating turned out to be married, I feel texting allows unscrupulous people to cheat.
Its one thing to get "I love you Mom" texts from my kids but when I am seriously involved with someone, I prefer phone calls and emails and, of course, spending time with them in person. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/25/2008 5:22:33 PM |
To me its impersonal, and due to a relationship where the guy I was dating turned out to be married, I feel texting allows unscrupulous people to cheat.
do you really feel that texting enables cheating???
a cheater doesn't need an excuse to cheat, they can use email, phone, texting, and even time spent together to cheat.
sorry, but this struck me as funny, hope I didn't offend you.
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/25/2008 5:52:56 PM | I love texting, if it's something I can do with a small amount of words. lol... If not, I just call them back. I'm not a slave to my cell phone, but I find it very convenient. Until I got one, I thought they would be a royal pain, but it's how you deal with it. If I want to answer, I do, if not, I can do it later, at a more convenient time. Same goes for texting.
I always let everyone know, that if they are busy, I do not expect an instant reply, and vice-versa. Sometimes there's not even a reason to reply. But it's nice to receive a text that says, thinking of you, miss you, love you, wish I was there, etc. To me, a lot of times, it's just easier to text, than call. When I first started texting, I felt a little addicted to it too, but you get over it. lol... | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/25/2008 5:57:38 PM | | these phones can be a curse. just like you said, no reply for ages. i know firsthand, i'm usually busy if i don't text you back and i don't have the time to be watching or listening for that stupid phone to make a sound. what did we do before these f-ing things became popular. only two people in the world need a cell phone ------- the president and the pope. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/25/2008 6:15:15 PM | Mz Taken wrote:
do you really feel that texting enables cheating???
a cheater doesn't need an excuse to cheat, they can use email, phone, texting, and even time spent together to cheat.
sorry, but this struck me as funny, hope I didn't offend you.
Abso-freakin-lutley. I'm aware that cheating has been around a lot longer than modern technology and I know first hand that it also facilitates it.
Ever pick up your BF's phone only to see "Don't forget to pick up milk on your way home" when he says he's divorced? Makes one a bit sick to their stomach. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/25/2008 7:10:24 PM | ^^^I can understand your view. it's never nice to find out that the one you thought was worthy of your trust proves otherwise.
I don't pick up other peoples phones, nor read their email, etc., that doesn't make me clueless or oblivious to the chance that my man might be cheating. I sure wouldn't expect him to look at my stuff without my telling him to, I just don't do it.
sometimes if you go looking for shit, you're bound to step in it.
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/25/2008 8:38:26 PM | ^^^^^ either it's there or not. what? should we put blinders on? Either you are stepping in shit, or just over looking it? whatever!!! What age group is this?
I thought coming into this age group would make more sense, but, no, it doesn't. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/26/2008 10:39:10 AM | I recently got a new phone with a qwerty keypad, so I could text more efficiently.. mostly to answer my kids!
I dont mind a text here and there. It is an easy way to send someone a message without interrupting their day, and they can answer at their leisure. Kind of like email. What I don't like is people that text me incessantly ... especially if I just met them. Kind of like calling me incessantly. I don't need to talk to someone or communicate several times a day. In fact, I find it downright annoying. Sure, if I'm infatuated with someone at first, the flirty texting back and forth is cute... but if it becomes... stalkerish? I'm outta there.
I think the age has nothing to do with it. I think it's your personality, really. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/26/2008 4:53:22 PM | | not only do i hate texting but i hate cellphones. as a matter of fact, i pretty much hate telephones too. i would be happy if i never had to hear another one ring. but on the other hand, that's not good for business. yeah, business calls are GREAT. the rest of it i can do without. | |
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| The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45
Posted: 7/29/2008 7:05:20 PM |
Abso-freakin-lutley. I'm aware that cheating has been around a lot longer than modern technology and I know first hand that it also facilitates it.
Ever pick up your BF's phone only to see "Don't forget to pick up milk on your way home" when he says he's divorced? Makes one a bit sick to their stomach.
The example you gave does not indicate that texting facilitated cheating....it merely made you aware that your BF was cheating on his wife. Still don't see understand your reasoning. | |
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