TheGreatMightyPoo
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I'd get an online girlfriend, that'd show her and her ultimatums.
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I'm faced with a difficult decision ahead, Internet or girlfriend
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whatevermort
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You're talking about moving in with somebody and genuinely asking this? Jesus. If you're wondering if internet is more important than an actual life thing, you might need to reevaluate your priorities.
Pretty much my opinion. I get her not giving it up for anything less than marriage, but at a certain point lifestyles are just incompatible.
Needing access to good internet isn't immature, the fuck? Most jobs now a days require it. You're neck deep in emails, conference calls, working remotely on occasion, it is needed for job hunting and a lot of tech based jobs live in the cloud 24/7. If I didn't have internet my college degree would be useless.
For a lot of people the internet actually is a "life thing".
For a lot of people the internet actually is a "life thing".
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Try not using it for a month.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
If I know anything it's sitting on and using property in a terrible location rather than selling it and investing it in something that might be more valuable in 30 years.
Or renting it out and living somewhere better
Marty Chinn
Member
Ya, the answer is obvious. The Internet is more important than any single one life.
choco-fish
Member
Give it a shot, if it doesn't work out you can always leave. What are you planning to do in terms of career if you're living in a remote area?
I've been in situations where I've had little to no internet access for up to a year, you do adapt, it's an inconvenience but it's manageable.
I've been in situations where I've had little to no internet access for up to a year, you do adapt, it's an inconvenience but it's manageable.
Vigilant Walrus
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I agree. It takes two people to decide where they want to live. What sort of precedent do you set if you let one person decide these important things?
Plus, calling someone immature because they have different needs. Yeah. I am not going to have tell you how that arrogant that sounds because it says itself.
Not to mention it highlights a lack of understanding of another person. People have a right to their shit.
Girlfriend, choose the girlfriend and the house. The internet will always be around when you want to come back. Tell her you need the internet to manage your career. Seriously, how are you supposed to find work without the internet? Even if you have a job connecting via Linkedin helps.
Those are both much better plans. Possibly the second one if the town is going to grow around the house in the foreseeable future.
Poltergust
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The internet affects many actual life things.
Randolph Freelander
Member
It was going to be my suggestion he show her this thread, but I like your approach better.
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Honestly, Internet is important today. But fuck it, you love her? Can you see yourself get married? Yes?
What the fuck are you still doing here?
Job wise I'll keep working at the plant I work at. It's only a 20 min drive. But I make $20 an hour and all the OT that I want, not the best job but it's decent for Arkansas lol
I understand it all sounds crazy to some of you, but I can't stand cable and don't see myself ever paying for it. I love the ease of loading up netflix or Amazon prime and always feeling connected with my consoles/PC. But you know, I suppose I can just go with the flow and see how it works out, just was hoping someone has been in a similar situation
I understand it all sounds crazy to some of you, but I can't stand cable and don't see myself ever paying for it. I love the ease of loading up netflix or Amazon prime and always feeling connected with my consoles/PC. But you know, I suppose I can just go with the flow and see how it works out, just was hoping someone has been in a similar situation
Karsticles
Member
How old is the relationship?
That's an extra 40 minutes out of your day too. That's a pretty big deal internet or no.
Holy hell, GAF is awesome! And I was trying to take it AWAY from you? Oh honey, I'll do anything to have the best Internet for the rest of our lives!
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
How about ask Kamiya on Twitter???
VARIA
Member
Yeah, I mean as long as OPs job is not dependent on a fast connection, it really is time for him to have a serious talk with himself.
CaptainGyro
Banned
According to you, it's in a terrible location and owning it is bad business sense/terrible financial decision. If so, what makes you think there's a lot of interest in buying her house in the terrible location?
TheRedSnifit
Member
If your question is simply "Girlfriend or GAF", the choice should be obvious.
That said, you should probably consider some practical issues with having little-to-no internet access. Especially career-wise.
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That said, you should probably consider some practical issues with having little-to-no internet access. Especially career-wise.
Bare Grills
Member
The internet was a mistake
Pitch
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alright that was solid
Goldenroad
Member
Well...it sounds like you're not talking about "no internet" as much as just "bad internet". Once you move in with her, you can display to her how much better life would be with some good internet. Just try to stream some Youtube cat videos, or what have you. She will fall for it. You can move her ass out to Kansas City and get yourselves some of that sweet sweet googlefibers.
Seriously....if this already seems like a dealbreaker for you, don't move in with her. A relationship is nothing but compromise, and if you can't just go with her on this one, man, you're in for a real rough ride.
Seriously....if this already seems like a dealbreaker for you, don't move in with her. A relationship is nothing but compromise, and if you can't just go with her on this one, man, you're in for a real rough ride.
triplestation
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Lol
Marty Chinn
Member
I would think someone declaring where you're going to live without compromise and trivializing something important to the person without understanding them does matter.
But how is he supposed to get that on Pornhub with no internet?
bobawesome
Member
You should get an Internet girlfriend and rub it in her face.
Vermillion
Banned
Much as I hate to say it, that's the world now. Internet access is considered a human right, and it is endlessly useful for personal and professional uses.
EDIT: This is totally dependent upon how "bad" we're talking. If it's still usable... then fine.
Though I'm still not about that "middle of nowhere" life, personally.
Naughty_Doge
Member
When in doubt, always choose GAF.
The_Inquisitor
Member
OP it might now be great, but some companies will offer line of sight internet that can be comparable to low end ADSL. Not the greatest, but an option.
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RiccochetJ
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Y'all need to move.
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