Phone Tag!

I'm sure all of you have played it before...the most frustrating game on the planet: PHONE TAG. Well, in a relationship that relies entirely on the modern day technology of the phone or skype, you become really really really experienced playing this game. Between classes, work, studying, and hanging out with friends (not to mention a partner who has a full-time job), the whole "I'm calling you while you're in class"/"I'm calling you back while you're in a business meeting" thing happens quite often. In fact, a little too often. Then, inevitably, the irritation builds, as you feel "left out" of whatever else is going on in your partner's life, and you realize you haven't talked in a day, or two, or three from being so busy. So here's what I have realized. Is whatever you're doing all that important that you can't excuse yourself for a minute to take the call? I mean, right, with some exceptions, its probably not a good idea. Say, if the dean of your respective college or schools comes to speak to your class--maybe thats not a good time for a phone call. But if you're working on peer-editing in your freshman english class, or headed into a movie with the girls, or about to shoot hoops with the guys, or headed into the gym--taking those five seconds to say hello can mean all the difference in their day. So do it. Live a little. Maybe people might thing you're rude, and maybe people will bust your chops for being attached to your phone, or your girl, or your man--but who cares? Because at the end of the day, your relationship is significantly more important than hearing your professor repeat the keys to journalistic success for the 100th time.

Until next time,

Lonely Lover