Re: Does It Hurt You If Someone Doesn’t Ring Or Text You Back?

That entirely depends on who it is im waiting on hearing from Art
If its a business who says they will ring me back then I dont hold my breath as 9 times out of 10 they dont bother, but I always chase them up and I always ask the persons name who says they will call me back so I know who to complain about should it get to that stage.

If its family its usually me doing the ringing round anyway but it does annoy and hurt me that they cant just give me a 30 second call to see if im ok for a change.

As for txts It doesnt bother me as a rule because someone will txt when they get the chance and vice versa...

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I don't get hurt by it but if I need a quick response I'm sometimes a little annoyed. My middle brother is THE worst at reading messages on his phone but I don't take it personally.

Actually this has just reminded me of something that I'm a bit concerned about. My daughter stays at her boyfriend's house fof 4 nights a week most of the time now. She was home last night as he trains for two separate football teams on a Tuesday evening. In the hour he has free inbetween the two sessions she texts him constantly. And on a Thursday (band practice) she is on the phone to him when he finishes.
I asked her about it last night as she was chatting one minute then became completely distracted by texts. She told me that unless she is in contact with him, he accuses her of ignoring him, being in touch with other guys, even BEING with other guys.
I don't think it's healthy. It was my ex's jealousy/controlling /emotional bullying that tore the relationship apart in the end. We were very happy a lot of the time but in the end (especially as the children were older) I decided enough was enough. It's like watching history repeat itself.
I'm a bit worried about her but I have no idea what I can do about it. She seems very happy and he is a lovely guy...( I think!)

Re: Does It Hurt You If Someone Doesn’t Ring Or Text You Back?

It would annoy me as I'd imagine that they think their time is more precious than mines. I have to be honest and say I've heard back from most people.

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Rhian, I would be tempted to mention that no relationship is worth having, if there isn't trust!

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I did say something along those lines to her last night Twink. But then I felt like the biggest hypocrite, as I had clearly thought being with my ex was worth it, especially at the beginning.

ETA: sorry Art I didn't mean to sabotage your thread... back on topic now!

Re: Does It Hurt You If Someone Doesn’t Ring Or Text You Back?

Arty, it doesn't bother me. I don't use the phone as I hate "being a slave to the phone" and I hate being available for people who would like me to drop everything and be available for them.....so.....I use internet for my correspondence. That way, they can reply to me, or me to them, at their convenience.

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Depending on who it is i.e. family members it does bother me.
I worry .

Re: Does It Hurt You If Someone Doesn’t Ring Or Text You Back?

Nope,doesn't bother Me in the least cos I'm quite guilty of not answering texts/calls right away as My mob' is usually at the bottom of My bag or in a coat pocket,if Anyone wants to get Me urgently the landline's there or e mail...The only Person I know guilty of not answering calls or texts is My Son,but He works different shifts so I don't get on His case about it.

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Yes it blinking well annoys me when my daughter doesn't answer my text message ( I don't text her often ) yet she's always on her phone .

I once sent my two kids a text message telling them "I am still alive "

Re: Does It Hurt You If Someone Doesn’t Ring Or Text You Back?

I just may try that one Susan...or maybe I'll text Him and say "I'm dead"