Are you a prisoner to your cell phone?

Thank you for your response. RISHUROCK. You say you feel restless. Is that as in worried and uneasy? What are your concerns? What do you think can happen? Who do you call? How long do you talk?

Me too... even I can not live without it... its become a major part of my life to stay connected with family and friends most times..

Thank you for your response. EUNICEDOSS. Is it because of the convenience of having your cell phone with you? Is it because you can call at a time that works best for you and your friends and family? Why carry on these extemded conversations in public, crowded places?

Thank you for your response. I, too, feel that connection with my cell phone. I have a fear of being without it - like what if something happens and I can't call

Thanks! greetings to you!

Once you get used to that feeling of security that comes with knowing you can reach someone right away no matter what, it is hard to let go. It doesn't matter if you ever use your phone, it is just knowing that you can, if you need to do so. This is especially true when it comes to our family. I like that you are courteous and respectful of others in your usage. It would be so nice if more were like you.

Don't you think cell phones are a convenience when you are in your car and you have a flat tire or other car trouble? Or if you are away from home and an emergency comes up? It adds new meaning to the term "Call me anytime."

LOL. That's when the cell phone gets to be a status symbol. You pay a lot more for that. Usually upgrading to new phones come with more money or an extended contract for service.

Thank you for your response. I think you are right. When you listen to some of the conversations that you can't help but overhear, you can tell they are conversations that could easily wait for later. It's not even about stopping for milk on the way home.

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Thank you for your response. It started out as a necessity, but I think I have to admit that now I am addicted to the darned thing. I use it as a crutch. I don't talk on it every second as some people do, but I certainly want it in my pocket and fully charged.

Thank you for your response. Interesting that you do all of the calling. Is there anything to that? Not trying to psycho-analyze or anything, but what if you did not call some of these people for a few days, would they call you? How important is it for you to call them so much on your cell rather than on a land line?

Thank you for your response. I considered getting rid of the land line, but have not had the courage to do it. The bill collectors get the land line number. My friends get the cell number. LOL.

Thank you for your response. LOL. Now that takes courage! Just throw it away! Wow! I can't imagine! Murder cases have been solved with some information from cell phones! According to CSI, even less than that!

Thank you for your response. I felt that way too about children having phones until my sister-in-law explained it to me differently. The cell phone is a way for parents to stay connected to their children. It can also be a safety measure if children have to walk home alone or find themselves in a difficult situation thru no fault of their own. With both parents working, it is important for children to know they can reach one of their parents whenever they need someone. My nephew is involved in all sorts of after-school activities that sometimes require coordination. It is equally important for children to learn that the cell phone is not a toy. It is to be used only for emergencies. My sister-in-law did not buy my nephew's cell phone as a gift. She bought it just as she would any item he needed for school. When she bought it, she set down specific guidelines and conditions of use so my nephew would understand the significance of what he was getting. One sensible thing she did is purchase a phone with a limited number of minutes per month. He does not talk on the phone for hours with his friends. He says he wants to save his minutes for emergencies. I think he ran out of minutes the first month or two that he had the phone. After sitting on empty for a week or two, he realized he had to conserve. I am happy to say he is a very responsible user, an "A" student and a top athlete at his school (pardon me while I brag).

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Thank you for your response. Short necessary conversations make sense to me.

Thank you for your response. It is funny how we become attached to gadgets. One night, my husband and I went out to dinner. We were a mile or so away from the house and I realized I left my phone at home. I immediately went into panic mode. I was ready to turn the car around and go back for my phone. What if we had a flat tire! What if we had an accident! What if we needed to call for help! What if one of our grown children who do not live with us called! What if! What if! What if! Never mind that these things almost never happen. It only takes once for you to realize the importance of your cell phone. Anyway, my husband calmed me down and reminded me that he had his phone with him. I did not rest easy until I called my daughter and told her that I left my phone at home, but she could reach us on her Dad's phone. Of course, no one called. But that darned cell phone was floating in the air over our lovely dinner all evening.

Thank you for your response. Ordering pizza seems necessary. It could even be elevated to emergency status at times.

Until a better form of communication comes along, what are you gonna do? I understand completely. :))

So what happened that made you unhappy with your cell phone? Was this the main connection between you and your gf?