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How often do you talk by phone with your significant other? (sm)

Posted By: Pollster on 2005-12-08
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And one who is not living with you?


Is it every day, every other day?


I'm pretty annoyed with mine right now as he was supposed to call me LAST night, someone calls and hangs up and leaves no message.  I only stepped out for a moment, excuse me!  This to me is immature and as much as I hate to ignore people at Christmas time, I think he deserves it.


I have been annoyed with this dope for 2 days now.  Honestly, I think if you care about somebody you should talk every day unless there is some kind of explanation. 




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For those of you who've made the career choice that either IC or SE is a good fit for you and who don't have a spouse or significant other on whom you can 'piggyback' for benefits, what provisions have you made for your medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and retirement funding?  In addition, if you've found a way to provide for this, how and where did you go about finding coverage for yourself as an independent?


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I will talk to you.
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you should probably talk to her,
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Seeing I talk back to sm
dictators, I'd probably just scream FU back at the computer screen.
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Where do you usually talk about productivity?

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Talk to a doctor
Find out what is the downside for YOU, then make your decision from there.  Sounds simple, but I'd hate to have to make that decision.  Godspeed.
Walk your own talk, then.
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