Do you get disappointed if no one sends you messges on your mobile phone?

@argie713 (1809)
Philippines
July 28, 2007 9:12pm CST
I did not receive a single message on my mobile phone yesterday. It felt sad. Since me and my boyfriend have broken up, no one sends me messages regularly. It was pretty boring here yesterday. Considering that we have to change our phone line. No internet and TV. I sent messages to some of my friends but no one responded. I felt disappointed because it seems that I don't have any friends left and that no one seemed to care about me. What do you feel when no one sends you a message on your mobile phone?
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159 responses
• United States
29 Jul 07
No, I do not get disappointed because I do not have one.
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
How about your landline? If you get home without any messages or no calls.
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• United States
29 Jul 07
I don't have an answering machine so I don't know if they called or not. I usually use e-mail for communication.
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Actually, no! I have quite a few other interests that keep me busy. Don't you ever read books?
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Argie, don't feel bad and I know you read books. I know you are a good student, but it was impossible to resist teasing you! Do you play a musical instrument? Or draw? Do you play sports? It seems there ought to be quite a few things a young lady could do that would require great concentration and could take the mind off one's cell phone!
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
:-) I don't know how to play a musical instrument. I tried once but playing music is not my interest, but I love listening to great music. I just got home from a badminton game. It was really fun. Thanks! Take Care! :-)
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
I love reading books. Yesterday was just one of the days I don't feel like reading one.
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
29 Jul 07
I do not feel disappointed in not getting any text messages since it can be pretty costly, unless you are under a particular text messaging plan. I used to text message a lot and receive text messages but not anymore. Only in emergencies do i use text messaging.
@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Sending messages can really be costly. I prefer chatting personally or talking to the phone. Messages can be easily misinterpreted.
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@santuccie (3384)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Awww, you poor thing! In case it makes you feel any better, you have at least one friend here who loves you...me! I don't do much texting myself, nor do I make a lot of calls. I prefer to use my cell only in an emergency. I use my e-mail and IM/VoIP for chit-chat. I do have a friend from church who texts my e-mail address from her cell phone, and I can send a text-only e-mail right back to her. But that's as far as I go. I've occasionally felt disappointed when I didn't get any e-mails from loved ones, but I haven't had that problem since joining myLot. Someone is always talking to me! :) Lots of luvs! xoxo -santuccie P.S.: Laughing at dumb jokes is still good for your health!!!
@santuccie (3384)
• United States
29 Jul 07
You're very welcome, love. And I'm sorry it's been so long and so lonely. It's always a blessing for me to hear from those I care about, you included. :) The sermon at church this morning was actually about communication and forgiveness. We learned about the LORD'S Prayer, when Jesus' disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, and about God's desire for an intimate relationship with each of us. We learned that "Abba" translates to "Daddy," a much more affectionate term. So good it is to laugh at every opportunity. Humor is the spice of life. "Funny" literally means "like fun," and laughter most certainly is fun. Hugs and kisses from California!
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Thanks santuccie! Mwah! It's been a while since a friend of mine sent me a message. I always try to laugh at dumb jokes even if it's not funny. Take Care! :-)
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• Philippines
29 Jul 07
I have already experienced it. Me and my 'fling' partner separated and because of that no one sends me messages and love quotations regularly. While my friends are just not fond of texting.. :) It's okay for me, I don't mind. But if everytime I'm sad when I feel that everyone ignores me, I just focus myself on other things instead of waiting for them to notice me.. :) Sometimes, I make the first move :)
@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
True. There will come a time that they will remember me. :-)
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@truartiss (386)
• United States
29 Jul 07
Yes I feel the same way sometimes. Especially if I text someone and they don't call or text back. It makes me feel like I have no friends. Plus, I recently moved and I used to get text messages like all day. But now it's like I have no one to talk to or hang out with. My friends used to send me texts to go hang out or come over their house. I miss those times. Now I have no one to keep me busy. :)
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
That's sad. I'm experiencing the same thing now. Nice to know that my friends here in myLot are always there.
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• United States
2 Nov 07
I don't feel sad about not receiving text messages ..I prefer an email ..or communicating on forums like this. I am sorry to hear you and your boyfriend broke up; I sure hope you find a new boyfriend and that you find relief from no messages.. I see this discussion is now 4 months old..so tell me..did you find a new bf?
@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
5 Jan 08
Thanks for the response.
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@rima0013 (441)
• Iran
19 Aug 07
no , not at all , i need my real friends not for their sms , i need them just for themselves...if some days i didn't have any sms , it means that my friends are busy and it's a good news!!!
@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
21 Mar 08
Nice view.
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• Canada
29 Jul 07
That doesn't disappoint me at all!! I actually prefer if people DON'T send me messages on my cellphone. It just costs me money to retrieve those messages. My cellphone is not for entertainment, it is for emergencies, and I wish people would just leave me alone about it!
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Hi danishcanadian. A message a day wouldn't hurt. But if you prefer it that way, it's much better.
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@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
30 Jul 07
I am not really disappointed if no one sends messages to my mobile though I do really enjoy receiving messages. In fact, messages to me are more for information passing and communication. I do not use it to kill boredom. If no one sends message and I am bored while waiting for bus, I may send a message out to a friend and if he responds, great. Otherwise, I look elsewhere for fun.
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
6 Nov 08
I use my cellphone for communication purposes too. I'm not much of a text addict.
@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
I don't care anymore...in the past, I receive plenty of text messages daily...I have noticed that these days, people no longer forward messages, but will text only when necessary...so I have now accepted that fact...in other words, people are no longer that crazy over mobile phones...I'm sorry about your broken relationship with your bf...it must be upsetting...life becomes so boring without internet and TV...anyway, you have to learn to live with it and enjoy as soon as they're back...here's wishing you the best..
@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Thanks. It's just upsetting that everytime I look st my phone. No new message is indicated. I guess I'm just not used to it.
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• India
20 Aug 07
N o never...Every one has their work
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
23 Mar 08
That's true.
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• Philippines
29 Jul 07
i wouldn't really be disappointed if no one sends me SMS on my mobile phone. i would even be thankful if that's the case coz i have noticed that most of the messages i have been receiving lately are mostly forwarded messages like quotes and jokes. i would prefer personalized messages. what would really piss me off is when i keep sending SMS and i really expect a reply for my messages and none of the people i have sent SMS to would reply.
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@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
The last 2 lines of your response is very true. There are some people who avoids you intentionally and not reply to you even if you need something urgent.
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@sr0415 (1140)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Hi argie713! Back when I was high school, I'm disappointed when no one sends me any message. I even have to send message to my friends asking them questions so that they will be "obligated" to reply. LOL But now, I never bother that much if I don't receive any messages, usually forwarded ones. I've learned to send "imporant" messages using my cellphone. And in a day, somebody always sends me a text message. Thanks to unlimited text promos! *hehe*
@argie713 (1809)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Well, if you are from the Philippines that's great. I don't avail those promos. I can't even consume 100 text messages for a day and a half.
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@steerforth (1797)
• Italy
8 Jan 08
In your situation is very sad to not receive messages on cellphone. I felt like you som months ago, because I let my ex girlfriend. Generally I don't feel disappointed if no one sends me sms, I could feel disappointed if my girlfriend does not send sms to me during the day.
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@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
8 Jan 08
Well, its an adjustment period that you are going through right now and i know its easy and its the rough times in your life. after your relationship things will never be the same again and just think that you can make it through this and you will be a better person. Me i dont get disappointed when no one sends me mesages coz its an indication that there are no things to talk about or to send so no worries for me. Have a nice day ahead and just keep smiling.
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• New Zealand
8 Jan 08
i am not SMS fan ..so it really does not bother me much.. If no one sends me SMS then its fine ..as it cost money ..i also don't sms too much ..so its really fine for me ..cheers
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@rosema (1145)
• Philippines
10 Jan 08
HI argie, its me again. for me i dont mind if no one sends me messages. i understand them, we are both busy and no time to text each other. i dont also send text messages to my friends if i dont have important things to tell them.
• Australia
14 Jan 08
I enjoy getting text messages..and get dissapointed when i dont recieve them when i text someone...I think its rude not to text back,its like ignoring someone in conversation!
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• Australia
14 Jan 08
I enjoy getting text messages..and get dissapointed when i dont recieve them when i text someone...I think its rude not to text back,its like ignoring someone in conversation!
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