Don't call me I'll call you!

By Toni
@toniganzon (72281)
Philippines
March 25, 2011 7:01pm CST
You have been enjoying each other's company and can't seem to live without each other. You make him laugh he makes you laugh. Ever single moment with him is a bliss. Then the summer vacation ended and romance between you is almost at its end, but you chose to hang on to the promises he made. He's gone and now you only have a phone to communicate with each other. Talking for hours, whispering sweet nothings and then there's the fighting too. With every fight you became stronger, then one day he told you, "Don't call me, I'll call you. I love you!" How would you react to this?
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12 responses
@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
Uhm... ok, given that this is a hypothetical situation, I'm not quite sure of what the status of the relationship was before this line. What did you mean by 'with every fight you became stronger'? Did you mean that with every fight, you fought against him more intensely? Or did you mean that with every fight, the relationship prevailed and became stronger? If the former is true, then that statement seems to be more of a negative one. 'Don't call me, I'll call you' puts the ball out of your court. You are told to sit and wait without any reassurance. How would I react? If I really liked this person, I would be sad. Not only because the statement sounds like a goodbye more than anything. But also because he's placing me in a helpless situation, waiting for his next move without knowing when, or even if, it will come. And the 'I love you!', what was that? Did he even mean that? Or is that just meant to hook you in place. Ouch... I'd prefer to keep communications open so that there's still a chance to discuss things with him. Now, if the latter is true, then maybe it's not that bad. =P 'Don't call me, I'll call you' might just mean he has important things to do that requires his full attention. Still, there is a certain degree of helplessness. I would still prefer to be given the chance to contact him, even if only to leave a message. But the 'I love you' in this sense sounds more like a reassurance than an taunt.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
27 Mar 11
With each fight you make up and become stronger. I too have the same thoughts as you. It would make me feel sad not to be able to communicate with him as much as I can. And why the he'll shouldn't I be allowed to? But then men would usually say something with a literal meaning. With men you don't have to read between the lines. What they say is what they really mean. So if I take it like that, I would probably think he's just busy or something. I just hope that in that situation, he really does call and don't make the woman wait for long.
@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
1 Apr 11
Hehe. I wouldn't be too sure about this though... What they say is what they really mean. I've met sweet-talkers, I've caught one lying, I've heard one confess that he likes playing with people's feelings. =P Hehe. I suppose 'usually' is the key word there... To be fair, I first take everything that is said as true until something makes me doubt that it is. Then I try to ask about it, dig around, figure it out before I assume anything... Anyway, back to the topic... I do also hope that he's just busy, that he does call, and that he won't make the wait too long...
• Australia
26 Mar 11
This is such a tough situation. This statement would make my heart shatter into million pieces. For some days i'll be madly staring at the telephone hoping it will ring because he has told me he'll call back. But after realizing it's been a month already and he hasn't called once, i would lock myself in my room and cry until my tears are finished. I will realize sometimes later that i cannot keep on living like this and then i will think of moving on.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
I agree with you. If this happens to me i might sulk and wait like a crazy woman, hoping he'd call. But we cannot wait forever right. Let's give ourself some happiness and look for someone who can give it to us.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
26 Mar 11
I trust males more then I trust females, so I would take his word for it but be crushed if he actually never did call me. Of course I would still have his number but if he never called me I might call him once to make sure everything is alright and if it clearly is I'd take that as a sign he did not care for me as much as I thought he did.
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@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
26 Mar 11
Since I am a very strong minded person, and I don't actually trust every whisper that comes out of a guys mouth, I would just chalk this summer romance up to what it was, jut a fling and move on. One thing about us girls, we want to believe in true love, these days, that is rare to find. If we girls just get as smart as the guys, and go in for what we can get and move on, we would suffer less heartache, but we are not wired that way. I would not, no way, no how, sit by the phone and wait for him to call me. In fact, I would not be available if, or when he calls. Don't give away your power to a summer romance.
• United States
26 Mar 11
Personally a Don't call me, I'll call you to me means I should not hold my breath to receiving a call. I would be devastated, because I love you means more then conditions. I love you does not have conditions and someone saying to me not to call means there are conditions now that only if he wants to call me should I expect anything further. That would be hard for me to deal with, but someone we learn with time it passes, hopefully.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
Indeed you are right. Love doesn't impose any condition at all and this is just an example of a love gone sour.
• India
26 Mar 11
Hi toni, What my thinking of love is that,Love is condition less.One person who loves to talk with you for hours and suddenly oneday he/she tolds you that "don't call me I will call you".But it could have another side also maybe person with whom you emotionally attached get engaged in some serious or important work so one should not just misunderstands but give some more chances for your love. Happy mylotting
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
You are right. One must have an open mind and if you love a person you are also willing to make some compromises. WE really cannot definitely say that the other lost his love interest, because there might be more to the story.
@shibham (16977)
• India
26 Mar 11
Hi toni.. Nice imagination indeed. I think its a really nice feeling of love and most girls wait for it that her b/f says the same as you have mentioned. But i have not said to anyone. lol. take care.
@Rite17 (773)
• United Kingdom
26 Mar 11
Sounds quite complex for someone to hear that really... It says, 'Im not interested' yet 'Im interested' - So, what to make of it.. I would ask them what they mean by what they say... and explain how they would hear it if i was to say it to them.. if they think the same, they really need to say it properly.. if nto, then they need to figure it out before going anywhere... Happy myLotting hun xx
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@jennbart (1330)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
I will then, say " oh, ok! bye!" then forget him. I wont call him anymore after.As in NEVER. when he calls me I will tell him that exact words. Except for the I love you, I will replace that with.." lets just forget each other, ok? Thanks! bye."
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• China
26 Mar 11
It seems that the love between you two is so complexed!do you really love each other?but why is there fighting?can the fighting keep your love going on?i never believe it! And there's his word:"Don't call me,i'll call you.i love you!"is there such a lover of you in the world?? Dump him,my friend!there are so many more young guys in the world!
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
Sorry but this is just a hypothetical question that doesn't involve me at all.
• China
26 Mar 11
Haha,i hope you haven't been scared,and i hope you will have a true lover.Good luck!
@whengcat (1457)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
This could be a sign of something. So keep your fingers crossed and don't expect too much so that when worst come to worst, you're ready. Goodluck!
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
This is just a hypothetical question. I'm not involve in any romance.
@Janexiao (173)
• China
26 Mar 11
Did he really call you, i think it's just an excuse. i will say" you don't need to call me anymore"