Husband,I Deleted My Number On Your Phonebook

Philippines
January 30, 2011 9:12pm CST
Yes, I did. I deleted the old number and had accidentally deleted the new one,too. I thought I didn't until hubby asked me if I did so. Last night, I checked his phone and the number, indeed, was unlisted.I could have encoded the number again but I did not. What for? Because this dear husband of mine is either insensitive and uncaring or just too busy being lazy to text even if he needed to. He doesn't care if I'm killing myself getting worried of him if he is out there doing some dangerous task.Or he's not home yet even after midnight of which it isn't a normal thing for him to do or if he had said he's on his way home but after two hours he is still not because he had fetched a friend and had chitchat with her. He thinks I'd be upset if he'd tell me he has been seeing other people. Duh??? Or he simply thinks it is not necessary and that I am just over reacting. Whatever, I'm done.I can't keep on hoping he'll be a little sensitive to my needs. It is as if I am asking too much from him... If something bad happened to him out there, I'll probably see him on news or his colleagues or friends will find a way to inform me or his siblings or whoever. I'm pretty sure, he keeps them posted of his whereabouts and activities. [b] This time around, I'll not expect him to give me a ring or text and I'm giving him his perfect alibi!!![/b] Would you do the same?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
31 Jan 11
Hi eureka! Knowing fully well that he does not keep you informed about himself, deleting your number from his phonebook will work fine with him. In case he is away from home and there is no word from him, he might say - "I did not have your cell number, therefore I did not inform you about my whereabouts". On the other side of the coin, I would say, even if you deleted your number from his phone book, he should have 'saved' your mobile number again. If he deliberately chooses not to do so, then you getting annoyed is in order. I think it is a duty of the spouse (either of the two) to keep the other informed about his/her whereabouts, when one of them is outside home. What's the use of mobile phone, if hubby/wife cannot inform the other partner? I would never do so. I have stored all my cell numbers, colleagues/friends' cell numbers and office telephone numbers in my wife's mobile phone so that I could be contacted any time by her, when she is away from home or its vice versa. Likewise, I have stored all her numbers in my all the mobile phones to keep in touch with her, as we both are working and remain away from home many a times. Have a nice day!
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
12 Feb 11
I agree with you that he should keep u informed about his programme and whether he would come home and would take home cooked food, when he is away from home. You can not guess on your own when he needs home cooked food and when he does not. And in this age of mobile phones, keeping one's wife informed is not a difficult thing. I can understand your anger. IF I am out of town or away from home. I always keep my better half informed of my schedule and in case I fail to inform due to any reason, she will ring me up to know whether I will take food at home or not.
• Philippines
11 Feb 11
Hello, dear.Sorry for the late reply. I was a little busy being lazy of thinking of replying to my post. Now, I'm getting unappreciative.... Well, i did delete my number from his phone and when he tried to text me (was to ask how was our daughter who was sick that day)he couldn't find it. That was the time he ask me if I deleted it and asked me repeatedly until I finally gave in. Well, he was texting especially if he was on a out of town trip for a couple of days. But what I hate most is that when he is out and do not inform me if he's to eat here or not. I used to cook a lot before expecting he'd come home for lunch/dinner of which more often than not, he did not. The food was just wasted. Now, he just showed up at our front door and looked for food as soon as his in. Thing is, I do not cook anymore if he's not home because we can make use of the leftovers. I'm just tired of the guessing game. Right, what is the us of the cellphone. This is exactly what I Blurted out when I was upset with him coming home when he wasn't expected and was looking for food. He's just so stubborn....
• Philippines
17 Feb 11
I used to do that, call him or text him if he can not text nor call and I have no idea where the heck he is. However, I am limiting or aptly said, I am avoiding doing it now because I do not want to bother him especially if he is out with his colleagues, of which I also do not have any idea , if he was still with them or not anymore. I was hoping and expecting that he will take the initiative to do call or text since he is the one who can best judge when he's free or not to be bothered. I have no doubt that you are a very sensitive partner when it concerns your wife and your responsibilities.
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
Hi there eureka! While reading your post, I was like surprised reading your story. I also wonder why guys/men are like that - insensitive and uncaring. I was living in with my ex then and he seems not to wonder if I am worried. His alibis went worse and unreasonable when I noticed that it is becoming an everyday or every other day routine of his. And my hunch and instinct was right. He is hiding some things from me. I hate the feeling of getting worried of him if he is fine, what happened to him, but it isn't because I am getting suspicious with his actions. As things has been confirmed last December, then I could no longer bear not to speak up.
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• Philippines
3 Feb 11
From the very beginning we started as husband and wife, he would sometimes forget to text but at least, he'd inform or send a line or two when he is out. It gives me the security, knowing that wherever he is, he's fine. But, it has changed and I do not know why. What pisses me off is when he comes home looking for food and I haven't prepared something for him because I thought he will not coming home until later of that day or he'll be eating out with his colleagues.Plus, it made me tired rushing things for him when he is doing that. Our phone is soooo useless. So, I decided to delete it but he encoded it again telling me that he will be sending my number a load. I can not say no...
• Philippines
5 Feb 11
yes! I'll do exactly the same thing that you did if he was like that to me..honestly, I am very familiar with this situation where in I know that my BF is someone like your husband who was very insensitive to me.. what happened is that, I was out and I do not have a spare key with me in his house so I had to text him and ask him if he's still home and if he can just wait for me till I get back home before he goes to gym but as usual, he never did texted me back and me, very tired and exhausted and would just want to go home was stuck in the mall waiting for his response till I decided I'll just wait for him outside his house. so to my surprise I saw him sitting infront of the computer playing poker and chatting with girls online and he cant even manage to text back on me! another thing is, he can manage to text other girls but he cant text me when its really important for him to do so..
• Philippines
11 Feb 11
Hi,Angel.:) He is an a$$h0le! How I hate men like that. He doesn't deserve you, dear. YOu should dump him, I wonder why you haven't yet? But my hubby is not as worse as your partner. Whenever we are out, sans him, and he got home first, he would text and ask where we were and offered to fetch us. And if I refused, he'd insist. Texting me that he was on his way and that he can no longer read my messages because he'll be driving any minute soon towards us. Oh, well, this made me appreciate him. However, I can not deny that he is acting like your partner does sometimes....
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
Husband should not treat their wives like that. I wonder what is your status at the moment, are you still in good terms or not since communication is important and there is no relationship that will grow if both couple would not learn how to communicate. I'm sorry to hear this but I don't see love in there. Even if you say that men aren't showy on what they feel, but it sounds like your ignoring each other and your both showing cold shoulders. This will just end up on frustrations if not fixed immediately. What is your concern about your husband still not around on time that he supposed to be at home? you better tell him what you feel about this and he has to also listen. A wife that does not feel the love and care of a husband is so difficult and these would start your relationship to tarnish.
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
I told him about it. It is not that I am demanding time from him or i am preventing him from going out. Not even trying to monitor his every move.I don't even care if he is bar hopping with some of his friends as long as I know where he is when he is expected to be home but he isn't not. But, he seems not to get it. He must be thinking that I am insulting his masculinity by doing so (lame and stupid thought). What I feel exactly about this is that he is behaving as if he is still a bachelor and that no one is waiting for him and worrying about him.... But, hey, soon enough i'll not be bothered. This is just my way of teaching myself how to not to. And, I'm learning fast.
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• Philippines
31 Jan 11
Sorry to hear that my dear, but there was really a loop hole in your relationship. Yes, your husband has a problem with the way he live his life. Its not because you wanted to manipulate him but what is the main reason of marrying a person without devoting time to that person. Have you thought if there was someone else? a guy who act like he is still a bachelor seems to be that there is something in his wife that he does not like or the main idea of commitment was really not his intentions at all. you don't seemed to be loved the way a husband should show his love, have you done something wrong with your spouse that's why he is doing this to you? like he is rebelling??
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
31 Jan 11
Hi sweetie. If someone treated me that way, i won't care a flying fig what happens to him. What goes around comes around, i believe. He should learn to think of others for a change and not just himself. TATA.
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
How can I not care, dear? H e is still the father of my kids.I don't know what will it takes for him to realize that he should think of other people's feelings too and not just what pleases him.... I'm fed up of his behavior....
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
3 Feb 11
Whip the hell out of him.
@katland05 (136)
• Guam
15 Feb 11
eureka hi, it's been a while since I've been here due to my laptop crash & had to get it repaired... Anyway, I don't blame u for deleting your numbers from his phone I think I would do the same... Having a cell phone is useful in emergencies & others.. I think if u can text others then give a little extra minutes to texting your other half once out of the day especially if your gone from home long periods of the time...We just want to hear how your doing, what's on your mind, if your safe & okay, or just to know your thinking of us, etc.. I think our spouse thinks they should call us only when it's really important or issues involving the kids but true that's not only when we want to hear from them; I want to hear from him even when it's not important, I want to hear how r u, I'm thinking of u, or just to drop a joke, etc... Eureka, your a strong woman to be taking this all in, patience with him & handling home & family... I think your thinking is right to just ignore him & concentrate on the children since they are the innocent ones in all this.. It's wonderful that we have our children to give them all that love & they give it back to us & wishing that our spouse would give us some of that love.. Some friends here said something about reverse psychology, I think you should try that sometimes maybe he would change his attitude & not only think about himself but of your feelings too.. Have you both tried counseling or marriage counseling? Hang in there, I'm praying that all the uncaring spouses in the world would stop thinking of themselves only & think, WHY DID WE GET MARRIED IN THE FIRST PLACE??? Take care & God Bless U...
• Philippines
17 Feb 11
Hello,Katland. Yes, it has been awhile, matter of fact it seems like ages already since the last time I heard from you. Anyways, it is so nice to see your back again, dear. Precisely my point ,dear. He should be acting like a real responsible married man should act, thinking of the better half. I am not really putting too much pressure on him over this matter but sometimes I could not help getting frustrated. It seems that for my dear husband it is a very difficult thing to do. I am already beginning to think that the best lesson or the best way to make him see and feel things the way I see and feel them is to really make him experience what he is doing to me. Like, I'll be out and will not send him a word while I am out or I'll just ignore his messages. I am indeed focusing my attention to my kids and ignoring him but this doesn't help when it comes to my relationship with him. And it makes me feel more miserable. It is as if he is testing my patience and all.... Yup, it makes me wonder, why have a relationship with me when you can not show me a little respect and care?
@SViswan (12051)
• India
31 Jan 11
My husband doesn't do that...though he sometimes does yell when I call to ask about something. But my friend's husband is the same as yours. He doesn't text or call to tell her where he is or if he is going to be late and she's worried sick about him. This happens even when their daughter isn't well(though he did text her to ask her to keep him posted!). He doesn't pick up her calls or text back saying he is busy. I'm going to give her this idea of yours! Maybe it will work for her Like you said...she'll probably be doing him a favour!
• Philippines
11 Feb 11
Oh,no! Now, I'm being a bad influence. I did it out of childish rebellion.I resented the fact that he can not text me even if it is necessary despite of the fact that he got my number. It is like why can't he text me while he easily and readily texting other people as soon as he gets their message or whenever he feels like to. He has my number now again because when our daughter got sick and I did not text to update him, he was trying to contact me to ask how the child was, he could not find my number. He asked for it.However, he is still doing the same thing. One day, he came home looking for food but we already ate everything because we only had leftovers. So, I told him that the next time he plans to eat at home, he should text me, adding "What's the use of your phone?". I know he got the message .:)
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
31 Jan 11
Hi Eurekafemme, Stories like this just make me so glad that I'm single and remind me why I will always stay single. I don't miss those days. My ex was usually at the bar or hanging out drinking etc with friends and I remember feeling angry and feeling guilty for feeling angry because what if he was working or hurt and then I'd worry instead and finally he'd stumble in all drunk and disordly and well let's just say that I don't miss those days at all. Hope things get better for the two of you.
@topffer (42156)
• France
31 Jan 11
Do you think that he will notice it ? Maybe is it time for a true explanation with him ?
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Yes, he did notice it. He tried to text me asking how was our daughter who had fever that time. So, that's how he knew he has no number of mine. He asked for it and I just can not say no. It'll trigger an argument besides he'll be thinking I'm crazy to not to give my number to him... He is stubborn. H e thinks that it is not important to inform me or text me if he's going home or not. Just tired of it.
@janron29 (266)
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
Divert your attention with other things. Don't make him feel that he is your world. And lets see what will happen. Maybe that is the nature of man. I myself experienced the same. I stopped sending text and calling him. I was already tired of feeling neglected. I was surprised that he makes an effort now to communicate with me. I am using reverse psychology...:)
• Philippines
11 Feb 11
If he is out, I try so hard not to expect him to text but there are cases that I feel he needs to like informing me if he would eat here or there. Because sometimes, he'd just popped out the door and asked what food we do we have. Tis pisses me off because hwen he is out and I do not expect him to be home for a particular meal, I do not cook. We usually eat the left overs or we eat canned goods or pre cooked meals at the small resto nearby.It is easier for me this way, saves a lot of time and money, too. But, he got my number back now. Still, he doesn't text me as he should be, unless he is out for a couple of days. Sigh... stubborn. Good for you that reverse psychology seems to work well in your partner.
@beeh13u (1037)
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
Hi euurekafemme, Yes, I will do the same if it was me. I want to see how far my husband will try to contact me. That's a sad thing to hear between you and your husband. Guys are so tactless. They don't care about how girls worry for their safety. Is it because guys are tough? Or they are less at risk for danger? I hope you can solve this problem my friend or anyone from mylot.
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
My husband is not only insensitive and uncaring but also irresponsible when it comes to our relationship and my feelings. He asked for my number again and I had to give it to him ... Yesterday, he promised to come home early and planned that we have dinner outside but he did not come home until past 8 pm, worse, he kept me waiting without even sending a line telling me he couldn't make it. I do not understand what will it takes for him to mind a little of what I feel...
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
1 Feb 11
Hello dear! I didn't know about this in your married life,you sounded so much fine in our forum. I replied first in your latest discussion that's why I can't comment about your married life in that discussion,but now I know. I don't know why your hubby is like that. I have so many questions to ask but I know it's out of the line and I know it's too personal. I just hope all things will become well to both of you. From what you asked,I guess I wont do it,even if he doesn't even bother to txt or call me,he still needs to know my number for some emergency reasons. I'm sure your hubby will still add your number again in his cellphone dear.
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Hello, dear.:) My love story is an open book here for those who knew me quite long enough.I have been ranting so many frustrations about m husband's behavior here.:( I don't know either why he is acting like that. He seems not to care if someone is waitng for him or not. He goes out and comes in of this house like he is not responsible to anyone else but himself. His sisters told me that he is like that and doesn't bother to inform them of his whereabouts or whatever. But, Jesus... he is no longer in their house and I am not his sister... Anyways, he asked for my number again and I had no choice but to give it to him...
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
Just talk to him about what you feel, likes, dislikes, and agreed upon on something positive. Husband should love his wife, and wife should do the same. Or, find another person to settle this problem. It's not good if you shout to the whole world about your wants and needs. There's no solution for that, in fact you're degrading yourself because you don't know how to handle your husband especially your life. Be civilized to talk to him in a manner that both of you could understand what you're going through. Maybe you're husband is thinking that you're okay, because you don't talk to him frankly. Or, if you talk, but not in direct actuations, just nagging or accusations. If you respect and love your husband, then, make the right move, that he'll respect and love you in return. If you're hopeless with what I'm saying, then, maybe there's no solution for your problem, but to go on with the way your life meant to be. Or, I think your husband lacks the initiative to be with you? Think totally with your own, why? Maybe it's because...etc..etc..Be sensible enough with your married life. If your husband had a problem, then by all means, ask the experts for advice. Unhappy marriage is not good especially for the children. Try your best to be right in your thinking and actions.
• Philippines
17 Feb 11
Hello, Sir FX My apologies for the delayed reply. Anyways, I am very open when it comes to how and what I feel to my husband. Matter of fact, I'd exhaust all means to let him know about the thoughts or feelings that are haunting me, but, of course, in a decent and peaceful manner. I am not the type who would nag him (I hate being nagged, too). When he is in an out of town trip, he always calls or texts, no problem with that. What I do not like is that when he is out for a day and yet there's no word from his end especially when he it is getting late and he is not home yet, or, he intends to eat at home but would not even bother to at least text to inform me. I already told him "please text whenever you are planning to eat here or not." Sometimes, he does but more often than not, he doesn't. I hate the guessing game.And he is the person who doesn't want to be asked why he did not do this or that. I can ask but I'm pretty sure that I won't be getting any answer from him....
• China
31 Jan 11
y u dont remember ur husabands numbers?
• Philippines
11 Feb 11
I used to remember his number but he changes number so often that even before I can memorize the old one, he already is replacing it with a new one. Plus, I have his number safely saved in my phonebook and my diary, too so just in case something happened to the phone and he is out, I can still communicate with him.
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
Hi. Well, no. Come on, regardless of your hubby's shortcomings, you still need to keep his number in your phone book just for practical reasons. You never know when you really might need to get in touch with him due to an emergency or something. Just keep the number. You don't need to answer if he calls or reply to any message that he sent. We men are really dumb and can be insensitive sometimes, and it's not excusable. But just keep the number for your sake and not for his.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
31 Jan 11
hello eureka, The thing is,was it accidentally or someone deleted it (umnnn,not to add more suspicion dear) But why he didn't bother to encode back your number ,men,so many alibis. Okay,i can feel you are stronger more than anyone can think of. Keep on,do not lose any respect of yourself.(that's the only thing you can be proud of) Martyr's are not born,they're made...and i am sure you are not one of them Have a great day always
• Philippines
3 Feb 11
Hi, Jaiho.:) I was the one who deleted my own number from his phonebook. I was pissed that he doesn't bother to text me even if he knows that we are waiting for him. Just like yesterday, he promised to go home early so that we can have dinner out, but he did not. Yes, he was working and his slave driver employer is here in the country but at least, he could have texted to inform me that our 'date' is not possible and that he'll be home late again. Or even the "#@$%^&$% I'm still alive" would be just fine for me. I'm not a martyr and I won't be waiting nor expecting him to text or call. If he calls, fine. If he doesn't, fine just the same.