I have recently found out that the guy I've been dating is a married guy. How do I block his phone number?

Question

I am using a Verizon cell phone. I went out with this guy for about three months and gave him my cell phone numbers. However, recently I have just found out that he is married. I told him I don't want to hang out with him anymore because I don't want to involves with a married guy. He keeps calling me. I don't pick up my phone. He leaves many voice messages and text messages. How can I block his phone number? Again, I am using Verizon. Is anyone here using verizon? How can you block the phone number? Please don't tell me to get a new cell phone because I am applying for an intern position and is waiting for an interview and I don't want change my cell phone numbers. Thanks!

Answer 1

Just tell him to stop calling. Let him know you mean it. Tell him you know he's married and that's not what you came to the table for.

Alternatives (although, the above is your BEST BET)...
All service plans now days have services plans that include caller id. I never answer calls from numbers I don't recognize. That's what voice mail is for. You can implement this same idea, if you see his number, let it roll it over to voice mail. Calling Verizon to block all his numbers will not prevent him from using another phone and calling anyway. Then there's the old blocking the phone number from displaying routine.

If you don't think any of that will work, just change the number and be done with it! You can also just call this jerks wife and let her know he's been playing her.

That constant contacting customer service with another number to block will get old really fast. Blocking numbers yourself will be like trying to block e-mail spam.

Any employer will understand a new phone number. They will think you are more professional for being proactive.

Answer 2

I urge you to read any of Kay Redfield Jamison's books. "Kay Redfield Jamison (born June 22, 1946) is an American clinical psychologist and writer whose work has centered on bipolar disorder which she has suffered from since her early adulthood. She is Professor of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is an Honorary Professor of English at the University of St Andrews." I read *An Unquiet Mind,* and it was wonderful. It really humanizes bipolar disorder, taking it out of the realm of statistics--which is very, very important. YOU ARE NOT A STATISTIC! You can't know what girls want unless you ask the individuals; not all girls want the same thing!!! Some would love to be a "teacher." Others are the way you describe. It's a whole wide world out there, believe me--please! Your diagnosis is not just something you have to suffer through life with. From your writing, and your crying, and your suicidal thinking, it's HIGHLY likely that you're in a depressive state right now. Are you seeing a therapist? Are you taking meds? Are you part of a support group? All of these things are key to having your life the way you want it, and not being victim to the (literal) ups and downs of BPD. Please make a contract with someone (therapist, trusted friend or relative, spiritual guide) RIGHT AWAY that you will not harm yourself or another person. This is very important. Then when you feel like hurting/killing yourself, you can talk to this person to get through it. DON'T TRY TO GET THROUGH ALL THIS ALONE! Call the Samaritans hotline (see link in sources) if there's no one in your life you feel comfortable talking to. A total stranger saved my life about 15 years ago when I was in a deep depression and wanted to kill myself. The desire to love and be loved is so beautiful and natural. Getting a diagnosis like BPD can feel life-shattering. But many people with all kinds of problems find love and happiness. It does take work. :) Finally, some dating sites work for some people. I met someone on one and married her. It didn't end up working out, but that's life! The people on there are as real as you. Just be careful of scammers, and move slowly and carefully. And it's probably a good idea to wait until you feel better about yourself. It takes a healthy ego to go through the dating process. Focus on you, then on finding someone else. {{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}

Answer 3

There is now way to do it with Verizon unless you call Verizon customer service and file a harrasment charge. That is the only way legally Verizon can block the number.

Answer 4

Contact Verizon Wireless main 800# for customer service. They may charge a fee but first check your phone to make sure you don't have that as a hardware feature.

Ultimately, this married moron can still contact you from all sorts of numbers and this can certainly make your life miserable. Look in to exploring inroads of trying to appeal to his reasonable side (if applicable).

I'm sorry to hear that he's being a jerk. Chin up, k? You'll get through it.

Answer 5

I checked my own phone and I don't see a way to block a number. But I'm certain there is a way. You may want to go to you're local Verizon Wireless store and ask them. Or check you're manual. There may be something listed in there. Good luck! And remember, if he gets real creepy or begins stalking, don't use you're phone to block his calls, use it to call 9-1-1 and have his butt locked up for harassment!

Answer 6

I had to block an ex and I have Verizon....call customer service tel them EXACTLY this...you are being harrassed by this number and you want it blocked and they can take immediate action....I literally did just this and they blocked the number by the time the conversation with customer service is over...good luck

Answer 7

If you are not willing to change your number and give the new one to the intern reps then you will have to continue to deal with the problem. You can change your number for that interview you know. They won't hold that against you. Cell phones are not like landline phones. Buy a new SIM card and call the intern rep and give them the new number.

Answer 8

I don't know how to block his number, but you may want to either take one of his calls or leave a message instead that if he doesn't stop calling you're prepared to inform his wife of the harrassment. What a jerk! And good for you to know that you should avoid him at all costs. Stick w/your guns.

Answer 9

Call up Verizon and see if this is even possible with your phone type or plan.

Answer 10

Just call the customer service number andhave them block all of his numbers from calling you.