"Babe"
"Hi"
"Honey, why are you snubbing me?"
"I can't believe you're actually online but not chatting"
"Baby what's actually wrong? Did I wrong you? Please tell me am getting worried"
This was the whatsapp message I receives from my girlfriend. I was too busy on steemit that I forgot to check on my whatsapp. My phone was equally on silent so I missed 50 of her calls.
I just didn't know the excuse to give her. She has complained over the way I deprive her time to steemit. And I had promised not to let that happen again.
This morning, while I was busy writing a post and trying to connect with steemians on steemchat, discord and on posts, she dropped the above calls and whatsapp messages.
I just didn't know how to go about it. Maybe I could have lied. But I didn't. I told her I was on steemit and didn't see her calls.
Baaaaaaam! She called off the relationship.
Am writing this with tears. How could I let this happen. Loosing my girlfriend all because of of my obsession to steemit.
I wish I could get her to forgive me. I really do wish she can understand me. I've always wanted to be self employed , dedicated to something profiting and inspiring. And yes steemit gave me all that.
Now she's saying I have to give up on steemit if I want our relationship. I love her. But can't risk my steemit.
I pray she understands...
send her some sbd. send her a steemchat message. if she really loved you she would join steem. like my gf. and ex even. she should support you.
Wow! How then do I send her SBD? She's not on steemit. She doesn't even wanna be here
I just nagged the gf and ex and all of my friends... 4 people joined. They think its a ponzi scheme.only one posts. Seems to be quite difficult to get people to join.
If people insist on being stupid, then let them. I told a friend of mine about the benefits of Steem, as in, being able to chat online with me just like we were doing at the time - and getting paid to do that. But he said he'd go to work if he needed money.
WTF? Have you seen the movie Idiocracy? The main character is a man of average intelligence in our time. He is sent 500 years into the future. The average level of intelligence has sunk to an abysmal depth. In that time, he is a genius compared to just about anybody. Now, his best friend in the future, a pretty dull guy by modern standards, says "Unbelievable, I like money, too." when he meets his new friend for the first time. That was a funny line in 2006 when the movie came out. But I'm not so sure about 2017 ...
Hi @onyemacourage i am sorry about your gf, as ladies one thing we hate to be deprived of is attention, but at the same time i do not think its enough reason to break up if she loves you she will understand, and she wont give you such option if steemit makes you happy she should support you.
Good luck.
Thanks... I keep trying to make her see reasons... Just pray we finally come back together
I stilll llove you.
Relax my dear, make more money in steemit and she will run back to you.
I pray that works. I just don't wanna loose her
It won't, money without attention doesn't work. Some ladies don't want your money
It's sad and funny at the same time. May God give you wisdom to know what you have to do to make her come back to you!
Amen. Thanks
something similar happened with my wife but I decided to integrate it with me and steemit since we both love photography and although she does not understand much about blogs and the internet, but when you can win something with the photos you join my hobby.
Exactly! I've tried telling her about steemit as well. Try setting up a brand to ease the work load on her as well. But she's not just willing to work...
I just pray she comes around...
And am happy you and your wife resolved it ...pray same happen here
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Just give her time,it could be anger..even though ur trying get her back ,dont dive into,do it little by little,sorry tho
Thanks for the advice
My wife and I are on steemit together. I can't imagine it any other way.
Your girlfriend leaves you no choice though. I hope you find another one soon.
Trust me, I'm a doctor.
Lol. I'll just give her time... I pray she comes around... Thanks for putting a smile on my face
I'm sorry guy
But I think u kinda deserved that
Don't worry, she'll come around
Hmmm thanks
Hahaha...babe just steemit
You carry those you love along.
Force her to join us,if she sees how wonderful steemit is and the rewards eh,nobody will tell her to be writing or posting...she might even become a whale before u sef.
Or tell her to come to me,i will brain wash her😂😂
Thanks dear... I'll keep trying to talk to her
Beware of those who would prevent you from succeeding for selfish reasons.
Good luck, have a consolation upvote. I enjoyed the honest story.
Thanks for the upvote..
And most importantly for the advice... I appreciate
Keep on steeming bro, get more SBD, pay her a visit, talk out things with her above the value of Steemit. It could help improve you guys relationship. Cheers, you wount loose her
money talks. Convert the SBD to a fiat through bittrex and then coinbase and then give that to her. Tell her more to come because you were busy earning money you had difficulty responding to her on time. That is the honest answer. ;)
You shouldn't have
You should be able to manage your self to be able to give time to things and people that matter.
Discpline yourself to do so
Hmmm not as easy as it sounds... I think making money comes first. Guess girls will always be attracted to money...
My guy nothing to worry about, just concentrate and make you money, when she sees money on you, she will definitely come back, but you no try. Ooooooooo explanation matters in a relationship.
Thanks man for the advice
As a serious reply to this, if you can get her to come back and give you one more chance, you might try this. @catweasel has given you a reply here. I am his wife -- and we are both crazy about Steemit. But sometimes it's just essential that we talk to each other. We had this problem (not over Steemit, but over him not answering his phone when he was away from the house -- sometimes because he didn't hear it.)
So we got a cell phone which is just for the two of us. Before he leaves the house we make sure he has it and that it is turned on. When it rings, he knows it's me and will answer it. This has saved us both a lot of anxiety and grief.
When you get on Steemit, have your phone right beside you and make sure it is on. so when she calls you will hear it. And when you hear it, answer it. Take it with you to the bathroom if necessary. (Don't dwell on that image.) She needs reassurance that she is important to you. If you really care about each other you can find a way to make this work.
If she simply doesn't want you on Steemit ... that's another matter (a control issue. You may want to rethink this whole situation.) But if "missed calls" is really the heart of her complaint, you can reach a compromise that works for both of you.
On the other hand, I have stopped seeing certain "friends" because they couldn't leave their damn cell phone alone long enough for us to even have lunch or dinner together without us being interrupted three or four times during the meal. To me, that is simply rude.
So, I understand this problem from both sides and I can sympathize with each of you. I hope you manage to work this out. If you stay together long-term, this is only one stumbling block (and a pretty small one actually) you will confront. Practice finding a solution you can both agree works for you. Best wishes to you both.
Thanks dear. I'll keep trying . Right now she's still not yet back but hopefully we'll resolve this ... I appreciate the concern of you and your husband. Thank you!