Breaking up in 160 characters or less.
Remember when Berger broke up with Carrie on Sex in the City, using a Post-it note? Do men really avoid real, serious conversations at any length? Are they really this weak?
Yes. And now, with the aid of technology, they have gotten worse.
Let me give you some personal examples:
When living with my ex-boyfriend, in a pinch after my computer fell sick, I had to use his and found his latest obsession – S&M/bondage sites. Then, I found S&M bondage paraphernalia in his closet – all in my size. To this day, he refuses to talk about any of my discoveries.
One guy I dated, texted me “Happy Birthday” – no phone call, no card, nothing. Needless to say, I turned into my evil twin just as fast as Bruce Banner turns into the Hulk. “Hulk, smash!” Me and my girlfriends have an expression, “Even the freaking gas station sells flowers.”
Another ex-boyfriend, like clockwork, texts on Thursday nights at 11PM. “Are you up? What are you doing?” I usually text back, “I’m on my way over…” And, just like clockwork, an hour later I get another text. “Where are you?” As if.…heavy sigh.
And, this leads me to my latest situation. The latest bo, Bostonarcissist, would call and text everyday, but never would want to do anything that didn’t fit within his schedule, to his meal plan, or didn’t involve him as the center of attention. He thought because he texted and made a phone call everyday, he upheld his end by deeming those actions as “he’s interested.”
Needless to say, after asking if he wanted to come see my part of the world, receiving somewhat of a heckled response, getting a request for painted toe nails AND an outfit request described as “something sexy,” I hung up. “Yeah, um…I can’t make it” where the last words I said before pressing my cell’s “end” button so hard the phone fell on the floor spitting out its battery.
This morning he left a voice mail message asking why I haven’t called.
“Let’s face it—everything was about you,down to your caloric intake.I need someone into me.Perhaps an escort service would be more appropriate for your needs" (exactly 160 characters, thus the funky spacing, texted back today at 11:32 AM).
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I'm glad you told that guy off, he sounds like a real tool.
What is up with the texting thing? I'm guilty of it too though. I really do hate the phone, but I will call for the important stuff, and when I met Match I was all about talking. Texts are great for after the date, but not for invitations, ya know?
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Date Girl!!
I made some promo postcards, magnets and pens -- they will be in the prize pack....thanks for commenting this month!
Ugh..yes, Boston guy was a complete tool -- and didn't realize what a tool he was, which made the situation worse.
Well, it's one thing to text after knowing each other a bit -- but, at the beginning? I don't think so.
I am so glad to hear you are still with Match. I gave up on that site... I mean, I am taking a break (I advertise for them...LOL).
Some day...
Talk soon,
J.
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Love the response - he deserved it and you deserve better.
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Hi Rita!
Thanks for stopping by -- and commenting!
Yeah, I felt "dirty" when I hung up with him...I mean, WTF??!!
I am sure he still doesn't get it -- even after my last text.
Heavy sigh...
Talk soon!
J.
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What a deuchebag! Great response - I'm sure he got it, don't worry =) *applause*
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Hey Girl_
I don't know...I still think he was too self-absorbed to notice.... LOL.
Hope all is well!!
J.
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I really love the responses you give these guys, they seem so clueless, but then again, aren't all guys?
But honestly, texting Happy Birthday? It isn't that hard to call and simply say something, what is there to be afraid of?
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Hi Allie!
Heavy sigh... yes, many men seem clueless... or, is it all an act?? LOL
Men love to text -- and email. They love not having to use the phone.
You are right, what is scary about saying Happy Birthday -- or, "Hi, I've been thinking about you. We need to get together soon...."
Oh...sorry....just imagining what the secret crush would say...LOL..
Talk soon,
J.
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Men are so difficult to find common ground with ( With my boyfriend it is almost impossible to talk seriously, he either gets offended at once or turns everything into joke (
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Ahhh...yes, the comedian.
I use to tell my ex-fiance he went to clown college.
It use to frost my ass everytime I wanted to have a serious conversation and he broke into amateur improve night.
Thanks for stopping by -- stop back soon!
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