Today I realized that my man and I are techno-parents who spoil our children. Yes, our smart phones may as well be our children. While all of you techies out there will probably agree that smart phones are the most addicting and helpful items available to man, they can really put a spin on a relationship. For those who don't know what I mean, I'll let you in on a few examples.
Situation 1- Rendezvous with a text message:
My Geek: I'm really sorry about Jo, I hope you can figure out someway to help her (*Insert massive racket sounding like an automatic*)
Me: What the heck are you doing?
My Geek: Oh, texting Tim.
Me: *hangs up, texts back - Call me back when you're done. That's really annoying and rude.
My Geek<3: (Calls Me back) I'm really sorry, I was listening to you I promise. I thought it would be more rude to hang up and call you back.
Me: I forgive you, but that's really annoying, don't do it again.
Situation 2 - Hello, Alien calling!
Both of us curled up watching a movie. (Blackberry rings) Without so much as a blink of an eye he picks it up, and sits there talking for about 15 minutes before noticing how annoyed I am.
Situation 3 - Yes, I can be at fault too :(
Deep in conversation, my friend sends me an e-mail and I choose to respond, breaking conversation completely and forgetting what I was talking about with him.
We are both guilty of taking "tech breaks" on dates too. It's just like having kids, we take breaks to care for our Blackberry baby and iPhone infant respectively. Now, I'm not sure either of us are truly to blame. We live in a culture where the intruder is given more importance than the one standing next to you, thanks to phones, texting, faxing, e-mailing, instant messaging and the culmination of the above - The smart phone.
I think it's time to stop spoiling our robokids and just let them learn to be patient and take turns. And In the process, realize that technology isn't everything.
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