(Don’t) Call Me

Have you ever wondered what to do with those numbers in your phone for people you never want to speak to again? You know the ones I’m talking about. That creepy guy you gave your number to before you knew he was going to text you 40 times a day. Or what about that guy that took you out and tried to grab your boob on the first date? And then there’s the one that broke your heart.

You don’t want to answer the phone when they call but you would also prefer not to look at them in your address book. I wondered about this when I noticed the ratio of numbers I don’t want to call was closing in on the ones that I do. So I asked around and got some tips from my girlfriends. There is really no perfect solution once the deed is done, but here are a few that I’ve tried. I hope this helps…

1)    Just delete the number. If you don’t recognize it, don’t answer it. That seems like a good idea, but there is just too much room for error. Maybe you gave your number to someone you actually want to talk to. What if you are interviewing for a job? You may want to answer the phone but you know the minute you do, you are talking to the psycho that wanted to marry you after the first date.

2)    The DNA list. DO NOT ANSWER. You can have DNA1, DNA2 etc. This idea is also good, but the female curiosity is too much. We HAVE to know who that is! Is that the boob guy, or was it the old guy that bought me a drink and wouldn’t leave until I gave him my number? The pressure is too much. You’ll cave and answer eventually. Don’t deny it.

3)    My personal favorite is to label each loser with their own description of why you hate them. Instead of a call from Joe, you’ll get “You’re too good for him”. And of course the “Grabby” guy. This idea is great, but being female, the descriptions tend to get long. “He made me cry and said he hates my mother. I hope he dies. Asshole.” Use this one at your discretion.

I currently have all three going. Sometimes I even leave the real names in there, just in case. Maybe he was nicer than I remember. I might give him a second chance. If he calls…