Cell Off – Mouth On

Every night I catch up on my blog reading.  While reading through the posts of my favorite chick lit author, Jane Green, I found one that had me thinking long and hard. 

Most of the states have rules re: no talking and/or texting while driving.  Some stores and/or restaurants have signs that read no cell phones.   As busy bodies we run into the rigmarole of everyday life and time and we think there just isn’t enough of it.  As a result, that phone is glued to us even while we’re carrying on other conversations.  PATHETIC.

No matter our age, who we’re with, or where we are, we owe it to those people to give them our undivided attention.  100% focus.  Being present.  Its their time too, not just yours. There are too many fights due to a lack of communication.  

The other night Goose and I went out to dinner. Sitting next to us was a young couple and the girl would not stop texting for the life of her.  Her boyfriend was talking about some art on the wall, then he switched and talked about plans for the weekend and then w/ smoke coming out his nose he said, “put that thing down. Put it away, you aren’t even here with me…”  She wasn’t.  I was mad at her too.  Shame on her. If she doesn’t want to listen or have a conversation during dinner then don’t agree to go out to dinner.  Go chill with whomever it is your texting.  Its not gonna last for them!

Goose and I have a NO PHONES AT DINNER TABLES rule.  Whether it be at home or out to eat, it doesn’t matter.  We’re separated from each other all day. Yes, we have casual check in conversations during the day but there is NO REASON to have our phones present during dinner (its Football season so now the phone is out, I approved LOL)

That night at the restaurant we talked about that couple. About how that used to be us and we’ve lasted.  Goose never talked to me that way, it was a more mellow conversation of what we think would help us stay ‘with’ one another – in the moment.  Being present is so important.  Its valued and appreciated.  Not just with your partner but with any relationship you have.  

As a cute reminder I sent this to Goose's office today =) 

   

 I’m a tough one, but there is no doubt I will always be present when we’re together!!!