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 Author Thread: Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
 HOTPINKANGEL

Joined: 6/4/2005
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Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 4:40:22 AM
I am very curious about this one...seems all I get are cell phone numbers....rarely do i get a home phone number...how about you????...Donna in Illinois
 aradienne

Joined: 12/31/2004
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Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 4:44:35 AM
A lot of people don't have phones at home anymore, and just use their cells. My home phone is connected and hasn't been used for 4 months now...I have no idea why I don't disconnect it
 iluvmonkeys2

Joined: 8/31/2004
Msg: 3
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 4:45:11 AM
not necessarily hotpink. some people (myself included) have given up our home phones because we primarily use our cells. also i know that even when i did have a home phone, i was easier to reach on the cell.
 smubbs

Joined: 7/2/2005
Msg: 4
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 4:50:10 AM
HOTPINKANGEL - I would say this because more and more people (both sexes) have a cell phone instead of a hard line at their house....CHEERS!
 kawasakizx10r

Joined: 2/25/2005
Msg: 5
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 4:50:57 AM
yes i have not had a( home phone) for the last 5 to 6 years .any way if you dont trust him at first a little, dont date him or her
 dinner4two?

Joined: 8/29/2005
Msg: 6
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 5:00:06 AM
Until I get to know the lady, that's all she's going to get. How do I know she's not a stalker or criminal or....who knows what else?
I keep hearing how women have to be careful, well, I think men need to cover their backsides just as well.
Gotta go
 l33t4u

Joined: 5/3/2005
Msg: 7
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:11:00 AM
I only give out my cell phone number and thats it. I will give out email addresses and my cell phone and work number. But very rarely do I give out my home number.

I agree with Dinner on this one...Who knows if that person is a stalker or a criminal...
 Babylonia

Joined: 1/27/2005
Msg: 8
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:15:47 AM
^^OMG I would NEVER give out my work number.
 ixdreamxofxhim

Joined: 7/30/2005
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Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:18:53 AM
Well it use to be that if he didnt give you his home number after a few dates then yeah he was prob married but, hell these days even 10 or 12 year olds have cells.

I think these days its much easier to get away with the "sorry don't have a home phone" I have both and plan to keep both lol BUT some people like most here only use their cell phones.. So give if you feel so worried ask him...
 bowvalleymike

Joined: 12/16/2004
Msg: 10
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:19:18 AM
^^^^^^^^What's your work number? Hi Babs, have a great day!(re: msg 8)
 sammysalt

Joined: 8/24/2005
Msg: 11
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:19:25 AM
Most of the time yes. That are you have someone that is hardly ever at home, so how is he going to have time for you. Then again I have seen girls in the stores with them. Holds up the lines. lol So who really knows. I don't understand married people where he has his phone and she has her phone, and noone checks to see the numbers stored on them. I think thats why so many people cheat, because their lifes go differnt ways, and they spend more time apart than toghter. Makes it easy for them to let a girl think that they are single. If I was single, A man would give me both a cell phone number and a reg number, are he wouldn't be worth my time. If he really wanted to hear from me. I would get to pick the time. But take note, some mens wifes work different shifts, so just because he is home alone at night, don't mean he isn't hooked. Is there a way to know if they are hooked. NO. Thats another thing why do people that are hooked, work different shifts. Is that more inportant than their mate. I don't understand everything a person does, but I sure see a lot of people go threw it. Good luck on that question, because there isn't a good answer for it, because they are all different people.
 BarnBabe

Joined: 5/12/2005
Msg: 12
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:19:50 AM
You give out your work number? Yikes!
 l33t4u

Joined: 5/3/2005
Msg: 13
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:26:58 AM
Reason for my work number ? They go straight to VM...that way I can screen them...I never ever answer an outside phone call at work. If they call and leave a message I can activate that number and let it thru- but if they becomes stalker material- well- I can just deactivate it. Nice huh ?

My ex gf used to cal and call and call and call and call after we broke up...So- after the 10th time- I just never let her number thru again...LOL yeah- she knew where I worked ...she knew my email addresses...So- she was added to my spam lists...LOL

Weeee...good times...BTW- I have access to the phone system here :)

Safer than my home number anyway...Security and all too...:)
 BarnBabe

Joined: 5/12/2005
Msg: 14
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 6:32:49 AM
Heh all phone calls at my job are recorded. Noooooo personal calls no no no. But otherwise, that's actually a good idea!
 shadowgirl58

Joined: 7/24/2005
Msg: 15
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:05:31 AM
This^^^^is a very good question-one that I am curious about also????////

they rather have one call teh cell after hours when it is free???

It is decided I will start giving my # to those that are interested and that is all..

I won't be calling him on his cell either..After watching that Eliminate date show last night-It changed my whole outlook on things too-I will wait but not for long.
 sleepless_in_Newmarket

Joined: 7/18/2005
Msg: 16
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:12:46 AM
There is one very good reason for using cell numbers in addition to issues of protection and economics. A cell number rings where I am, not just at home. If I want a lady to call me, I want her to get a hold of me. What good is it if she calls and I am not home?

Stop with the paranoia.
 Coastergal

Joined: 7/24/2005
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Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:26:17 AM
I only give my number out to the Pizza deliver guy!

I honestly use my cell phone for everything... business, family, dating. It's the best way to get a hold of me. I think I really only have a home phone so I can do dial up for my work laptop, if I need to fax and for my home puter.

Now if he restricts what time you can call/contact him..... doesn't want u to text him.....
that could be questionable!
 bunomatic

Joined: 3/13/2005
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Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:29:23 AM
I don't have a home phone number to give.I give my cell.
 viceguy2

Joined: 4/3/2005
Msg: 19
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:29:26 AM
So mom doesnt answer by mistake and then start questioning who you are and why he's dating on over internet...
 eira30

Joined: 1/19/2004
Msg: 20
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:39:45 AM
I give my cell number because I do not have a land line. Although if you are thinking someone is taken there are many other clues like; they ask you to call them only at certain hours of the day, or you consistently get their voice mail at certain hours like at night. If you are suspicious then try calling during the late evening and see if they talk in hushed tones. The other option is wishing married people would not be on dating sites!
 magicsexman

Joined: 2/3/2005
Msg: 21
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:44:15 AM
I give my cel number and also have a home line . I give my cel number because it's usually where i am , and if i really like the person , would want them to be able to reach me whenever they wish to reach me. I can see how someone only giving a cel number could enable deception though. it's not like a spouse or lover answers their significant others cel.
 nuttyrat

Joined: 2/22/2005
Msg: 22
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 7:52:36 AM
Well i don't give out my house number .. only my cell number. The reason is that my house line is intended for family, close friends and personal business where as my cell can be used for everything else. If i meet someone who starts to call me all the time on my cell phone, i can simply have the number changed and let people know ... much more frustrating to change the phone number that serves as your primary contact point for all your personal dealings (banking, gym memberships etc).
 79dude

Joined: 6/8/2004
Msg: 23
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 8:06:38 AM
some people only have cell phones
 hopeful_di

Joined: 7/7/2005
Msg: 24
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 8:32:58 AM
I really think it's due to security concerns... Even Canada411 has a reverse number feature which allows you to type in the number, and up pops their name and address. If, after meeting, and several other methods of contact are made, if they are unwilling to give you their home number, or tell you NOT to call their home number, I'd say they have something to hide.
 kce33

Joined: 6/2/2005
Msg: 25
Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
Posted: 8/29/2005 5:30:00 PM
i always gladly give out my home phone number, but i only give it to people that i don't want to talk to..

ya wanna know why, there ain't any home phones, my line goes right to my computer, i have dsl and i'm on line 24/7
there are no phone calls to interupt me, no wrong numbers, no telemarketers, just peace and quiet, cell number i will give out only if i want to talk to the person..
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