I think it's funny and she does not and she tells me to grow up. I am 36 at this time. Do you think it's time I stopped answering the phone as 'Frank's Falafels' and other store names or should I continue with my gags. Maybe there is something wrong with me that needs to be addressed.

[kaliope]

well I think it could be funny if that is who you are, if you aren't carrying it out farther than the foodshop name I think it would be funny to see how creative you could be in coming up with shop names...as long as it ended with the shop name and then we could carry on with our conversation....but if she isn't finding it humerous, then I think it has to end.

[Angelique67]

If you'll excuse me, I've read your posts about how your cat likes to play with you by mock attacking, and it seems with the phone game, you're acting a little bit like your cat when your gf just wants you to be you, if that makes sense. Your cat is just playing, and you are just playing but your gf feels like you do when your cat startles you. I hope this makes sense!

[Alone & confused]

Originally Posted by Illegal Toilet

I think it's funny and she does not and she tells me to grow up. I am 36 at this time. Do you think it's time I stopped answering the phone as 'Frank's Falafels' and other store names or should I continue with my gags. Maybe there is something wrong with me that needs to be addressed.

Lol. That's too funny! Sometimes I answer "Grand Central Station, how may I direct your call? "

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by Illegal Toilet

I think it's funny and she does not and she tells me to grow up. I am 36 at this time. Do you think it's time I stopped answering the phone as 'Frank's Falafels' and other store names or should I continue with my gags. Maybe there is something wrong with me that needs to be addressed.

One of my distant uncles would answer the phone with "FBI" or something along those lines. I personally found the habit very annoying. Not just the habit, not - that he expected others to laugh. That was annoying.

[Trippin2.0]

I had to stop answering the phone with "Salt River Morgue good day" after my dad died... Family members obviously found it offensive after he ended up there.


I don't see why you should stop though, you're not being offensive, (unless this is a ploy to avoid speaking to her) and if she finds your sense of humor immature, there may be some compatibility issues...


I mean its all good and well to compromise while in a relationship, but when changing aspects of individual personalities come into play, I tend to worry... Because where do you draw that proverbial line?


You don't like my sense of humor, fine, I'm not funny anymore.


You don't like my taste in music, ok I wont listen to that anymore...


My point?

Be weary of allowing someone else to mold you, because at the end of the day you may not recognize yourself at all.


I speaketh from experience.

[Raindropvampire]

My friend's dad is 68 and for as long as I've known him(32 years) he's answered the phone *Frank*'s mortuary. You stab'em, we slab'em. How can I help you? It's just an idiosyncrasy of his. It still to this day drives her mom nuts but it's just what he does.

[hvert]

Trippin has a good point that we have to be weary of people who want to mold us... at the same time, I appreciate it when my boyfriend listens to the music I don't like when I'm not in the car. If you have caller ID, I'd give her a different greeting when she calls.

But, no, I don't think you need to grow up. That is your sense of humor!

[kelly8896]

Have you tried answering her calls with a more intimate or suggestive store name? Humor is great, but maybe she likes things serious sometimes too. This is such a little thing in the big scheme of relationship issues. Try to be considerate to her feelings as much as she should be considerate to yours.

Personally, I would find it funny at best and it wouldn't bother me at least, so I wouldn't complain.

I don't see how it would bother anyone enough to ask you to stop....

[smartbutcrazy]

Funny or not it's a personality thing. Like a signature. Too bad she can't accept that it's you. She doesn't have to think it's funny. You do, so why stop? It's not hurting anyone. Maybe Trippin2.0 is right about compatibility issues?

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by Illegal Toilet

I think it's funny and she does not and she tells me to grow up. I am 36 at this time. Do you think it's time I stopped answering the phone as 'Frank's Falafels' and other store names or should I continue with my gags. Maybe there is something wrong with me that needs to be addressed.

Sorry, I did not read the thread's title right. I think the idea of programming your phone to ring in a different way when she calls and not greet her the way she dislikes being greeted is a good one. You do not need to change and there is nothing wrong with you - it is her idiosyncrasy. If you can greet her the way she likes and greet everybody else with the regular takeout greeting, would everyone live happily ever after?

Originally Posted by Angelique67

If you'll excuse me, I've read your posts about how your cat likes to play with you by mock attacking, and it seems with the phone game, you're acting a little bit like your cat when your gf just wants you to be you, if that makes sense. Your cat is just playing, and you are just playing but your gf feels like you do when your cat startles you. I hope this makes sense!

This is very insightful and it allows me to feel what my girlfriend is feeling potentially. Maybe I should stop my 'attacks'.

[unaluna]

You posted before that you want her to call you because you dont like to initiate phone calls. So what is she to "takeaway" from your doing this when she does call? Are you being hostile or showing gratitude? Or what? Idk.

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by hankster

You posted before that you want her to call you because you dont like to initiate phone calls. So what is she to "takeaway" from your doing this when she does call? Are you being hostile or showing gratitude? Or what? Idk.

I noticed the word takeAWAY, too. In America, it is takeOUT. The difference between the English Up North and Down Under is subtle, but with takeOUT your pun would not be possible!

[unaluna]

Originally Posted by hamster-bamster

I noticed the word takeAWAY, too. In America, it is takeOUT. The difference between the English Up North and Down Under is subtle, but with takeOUT your pun would not be possible!

Thanks hammy you made my day

Originally Posted by hankster

You posted before that you want her to call you because you dont like to initiate phone calls. So what is she to "takeaway" from your doing this when she does call? Are you being hostile or showing gratitude? Or what? Idk.

I am attempting to amuse myself I guess. I don't always do it, if I did she would know it was me every time.

[marmaduke]

Well I think its funny, but then again if a joke is repeated over and over it stops being funny and start to be annoying.
Perhaps you should stop if it upsets your G/F.

[eskielover]

If it upsets her.....STOP.....there is no point in annoying her unless you ARE trying to drive her away.

Immature actions especially if the other person is a more serious type will make them get sick & tired of you & they will leave & then you will be sitting there scratching your head

Honestly, the older people get who try to continually act childish are not looked at that kindly by the people closest to them as it does become totally irritating after a very short while.