2006-08-20 12:28:13 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
OK more detail, NO he does not hurt me and YES he pays the bills, I'm a stay at home wife. I admit I went over my minutes but I need my cell phone for when I'm out, what if I have a breakdown or an accident, He's just a big ole' bully.
2006-08-20 13:19:30 · update #1
i think that is probably the wrong approach. he is obviously concerned about the money being spent on unnecessary calls. he needs to be assured that you can be responsible for the amount of calls you make and that you aren't clocking up heaps of dollars that you can't afford. if you are paying for all the calls and providing/contributing to the household budget, then just get another phone, tell him he can keep that one
2006-08-20 12:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by leolady0765 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's never okay for a man to punish his wife. However, I don't think that is what is going on. I sincerely think this isn't the first time you've gone over your minutes and the last time you apparently didn't listen. He's trying to teach you a lesson and it's working honey. The problem is that you don't think it's fair. If you don't want to be treated like a child, then don't act like one. I'm sorry if that's harsh, but sometimes the truth hurts. Your husband works hard to allow you to be home with your child, alot of times that means budgeting. If the phones are part of the budget, then you need to do your part and keep your minutes within reason. Cell phones are not a right, they are a privelage and if you can't handle the responsibility that comes along with the plan you have, then start looking for a new plan or start looking for a second job to pay for what you go over.
2006-08-20 13:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a friend of mine a cell phone and gave her a 120 0 minute plan. I asked her to be careful with her time as anything over 1200 minutes would cost me 40 cents per minute. She picked the phone up at closing time on Monday, and that Friday when I saw her next I asked to look at her phone. That is when I found that she had used 1160 minutes already. She was not to pay the bill, and so she obviously didnt care how much she talked, or how much I would have to pay. Needless to say, she does not have that phone anymore. If this is a situation like that, I would say there is no problem. If you are abusing the phone and costing him money, you brought it on yourself. I notice there is no information given as to who is paying the bill, and what the bill is. If you wanted an honest answer, you would have included those details.
2006-08-20 13:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by leadfoot126 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A husband has no right to take away his wife's cell phone. That is what a father does to his teenage daughter. I would take the phone back and if there is an issue, get straight to counseling OR get out.
2006-08-20 12:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by LovingMichael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a pretty lame excuse now saying things like being broke down and in case of emergencies. If you can't be a responsible adult then you shouldn't have a cell phone. If he is paying for it and is trying to show that money doesn't grow on trees. Try paying for your own bills and see it from his point of view. If he is controlling you then that is something totally difference.
2006-08-20 14:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by chancesare45 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you act like you are his wife, his equal? Do you work? Do you act like a child around him? How can you make too many calls on a cell phone - that is something children do. Adults know the limit of minutes and keep track.
2006-08-20 12:34:11 · answer #6 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the phone belongs to him and he's paying the bill, I guess he has the right to. But if it's your phone and you're paying the bill, he has no right to do that!! I don't think it's right for any husband to "punish" his wife. If mine took things away from me, he'd be in a lot of trouble!!
2006-08-20 12:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by Jenna 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well Well Well don't that just beat all.I don't really think that is right not at all took your cell phone away..I guess it could be justified if your running the bill way up and he is the only one working for the total income.On the other hand he could have asked you to please slow down..
Any way hope you get it back and all works out!!
2006-08-20 12:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by canuticklemepink 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats not right at all. its not ok maybe in the bedroom but not like that you cant let him take away your cell thats called too controlling. you should get you your own cell that you pay for. if you dont have a house phone how is your family and friends gonna get ahold of you?
2006-08-20 12:37:48 · answer #9 · answered by Andi21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he took your cell phone away you are not a kid get your phone back and if you arent paying your bill start 2 and if you dont have a job get one so that you can pay your own bill the nerveofhim he's made because he's not getting phone calls like you are what no one likes him
2006-08-20 12:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by teresa d 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋