Having problems because of lack of "modern" communication devices (married, man)
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It's copper til it leaves your house, then it can become a combo of wireless, satellite and or fiber.... LOL... the point is is that landlines aren't really all that much more reliable than mobiles... probably a little more... but if a ****storm happens it won't make much of a differences... LOL...
The system gets bogged down in an emergency... but I don't want to split hairs... LOL....
So, I've been thinking about this (for a few minutes - not like hours or anything) - and I think that all this media and texting and everything has changed us in such a way that it's kind of hard to change back. Back when I was in college, nobody had cell phones. And sometimes it was really hard to get a hold of people or to make plans. Sometimes you would end up trying to meet up with someone and miss them all night. Sometimes you wouldn't be able to talk to someone for days. And you just dealt with it - but it could be frustrating. Now - when you think of someone - you can text them or call them - and if they are free, they can text you or talk to you no matter where they are. If they don't want to be bothered, they simply ignore the text or the call. But since everyone is so readily available, I think it's hard to then date someone who isn't readily available. Honestly, if I could only talk to someone when they were at home, I'd probably feel like I wasn't that important to them. And it's simply because of what I'm used to. I'm used to my boyfriend (now my husband) wanting to text with me or talk to me whenever he had a chance to do so. I'm used to this - and it would be hard to go from this kind of relationship to being with someone the I could only talk to once in awhile.
Here is the problem in general (not saying you, specifically):
These tend to be the people driving; the people who are *supposed* to be working; holding up lines everywhere; and, if not texting, announcing their conversations for the whole train, grocery store, you-name-it -- even public bathroom stalls!! --, to hear... and on & on.
To the OP: As was said, I agree 100% -- example of a good red flag to weed out the "instant gratification" people. Don't bother with the likes of her IMO. Moderation is KEY in everything, or at least should be. Technology IS great, it's how people use/abuse it that's the issue. They are turning themselves into vegetables and zombies staring at their devices, totally oblivious to real life around them! Good luck.
Here is the problem in general (not saying you, specifically):
These tend to be the people driving; the people who are *supposed* to be working; holding up lines everywhere; and, if not texting, announcing their conversations for the whole train, grocery store, you-name-it, to hear... and on & on.
To the OP: As was said, I agree 100% -- example of a good red flag to weed out the "instant gratification" people. Don't bother with the likes of her IMO. Moderation is KEY in everything, or at least should be. Technology IS great, it's how people use/abuse it that's the issue. They are turning themselves into vegetables and zombies staring at their devices, totally oblivious to real life around them! Good luck.
There's a world of difference between texting while driving and simply being able to get a hold of someone during the day. For instance, say you have plans with someone after work. And something comes up. But you can't tell them because they don't carry a cell phone with them. Or say you are having a bad day or there is a crisis - but you can't talk to your SO until they get home - and you don't know when that is going to be. I'm simply saying that we are used to things being very convenient. So dating someone that you have no way of getting a hold of is doing to be difficult for a lot of people. Just like someone that doesn't have a car in a driving town is going to be more of a hassle than someone with a car.
When I retire, I'm going to unplug. I can't wait! If you want to talk to me, you'll have to call me on my landline or stop by for a cup of awa.
I am really looking forward to that day. It's going to be so peaceful and heavenly.
Yes, but I assume you'll be by your husband's side when that happens!
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