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I'm faced with a difficult decision ahead, Internet or girlfriend
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tycoonheart
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Fucking L-O-L
Internet or no relationship. Sorry but I'm not making that sacrifice for anyone. It's like telling you "You don't need access to running water, you got me, isn't that enough?" Short of being stranded on a desert island or a disaster, it's not happening.
She's living in the past. Get her up to speed or move on. Yeah, I'm serious.
She's living in the past. Get her up to speed or move on. Yeah, I'm serious.
This is what I was thinking. If I found that out she just wouldn't be my type at that point. If we had kids what would they be computer illiterate and non internet savvy? She trying to make sure they stay in Arkansas?
bennywhatever
Member
Living without internet really isn't too bad, particularly if you're 20 minutes away from a stable connection (library/McDonalds/Starbucks/etc).
I lived without internet a few years ago for about a year straight. I got really used to offline games, board games, doing things outside, getting better at playing guitar, and being with great people. If I ever needed internet, it was only a 20 minute drive away.
It's seriously not that bad. Sucks at first, but you quickly get used to it. Your girlfriend seems a little ignorant with how ingrained it is in your life, but I bet she's still awesome nonetheless. I dated a girl the same way - never had internet (and probably still doesn't), and she was pretty cool.
Internet is not like "running water." It's a luxury. Unless you need it for your job (which it sounds like you don't), you can get by without it.
I lived without internet a few years ago for about a year straight. I got really used to offline games, board games, doing things outside, getting better at playing guitar, and being with great people. If I ever needed internet, it was only a 20 minute drive away.
It's seriously not that bad. Sucks at first, but you quickly get used to it. Your girlfriend seems a little ignorant with how ingrained it is in your life, but I bet she's still awesome nonetheless. I dated a girl the same way - never had internet (and probably still doesn't), and she was pretty cool.
Internet is not like "running water." It's a luxury. Unless you need it for your job (which it sounds like you don't), you can get by without it.
The Elite
BOSS
It's more like "we have running water but the pressure is shit and hot water won't last the day."
supernormal
Member
Don't let your girl boss you around like that. Next thing you know she'll want to name your first child Breckin and you won't have the internet to tell you what to do.
Shin Kojima
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Well, which do you masturbate to the most?
Puddington
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If OP actually wanted to move in with his girlfriend, this thread wouldn't exist.
But here we are.
But here we are.
Silphonica
Banned
/end relationship. srs
OP, my grandparents live in a small town in Arkansas. All I have to say is... Choose the Internet. Internet is shit tier in Arkansas, especially out in the country.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
As some one who used to have 25mbps and now is basically forced to live with 4mbps.
Choose the internet, man...
Choose the internet, man...
lmao fuck
Agent Gibbs
Member
Settle for internet, with good internet you can use dating sites and order mail order brides
Sarcasm if you didn't get it, Internet will improve in time at the home with your love
the_firewithin
Member
im on #TeamInternet
PeskyToaster
Member
just say you'll think about it and don't make a decision for years until the area is developed
Mineshaft_Gap
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How's t mobile reception out there?
If good get unlimited plan. Problem solved.
If good get unlimited plan. Problem solved.
diffusionx
Gold Member
You can get dates using the internet. Choice is obvious.
Veritigo_X
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What is there in middle of nowhere Arkansas that makes her want to live there so badly?
Rockstar Beaver
Banned
Always pick the woman over technology. Your computer cannot blow you!
Is it at least scenic?
Become an outdoorsy person or something.
Japan probably already developed that
Become an outdoorsy person or something.
Japan probably already developed that
sonikokaruto
Banned
will this be worth it 3 years in the future?
i choose the internet
i choose the internet
HarryHengst
Member
Technology can give you other women though. So internet should always be number one.
SnakeSlashRO
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There isn't enough information to make any decisions.
If I'm wrong correct me, I'm guessing they are both young, both of them in school or at least she is going back to school. What do these two do career speaking? Why is the OP moving in with his GF who owns the house? Can't he just pay for a solid internet connection or does he live in too remote of an area to get an internet connection?
I'm just assuming hes moving in with her because she has the house... And hes going to miss the internet for, internet stuff and not anything career or school related.
I think this is more about moving in with your girlfriend, under her roof, than anything else. To that, I'd ask how much you are dedicated to her... But you can leave anytime you want, once you are financially stable... Are you now?
If I'm wrong correct me, I'm guessing they are both young, both of them in school or at least she is going back to school. What do these two do career speaking? Why is the OP moving in with his GF who owns the house? Can't he just pay for a solid internet connection or does he live in too remote of an area to get an internet connection?
I'm just assuming hes moving in with her because she has the house... And hes going to miss the internet for, internet stuff and not anything career or school related.
I think this is more about moving in with your girlfriend, under her roof, than anything else. To that, I'd ask how much you are dedicated to her... But you can leave anytime you want, once you are financially stable... Are you now?
Rockstar Beaver
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I agree but with a girlfriend, you are guaranteed a blow everyday.
Veritigo_X
Member
If only.
Yeah, that's just not true.
TimeEffect
Member
Do you want to live in the middle of nowhere?
I mean, not saying you shouldn't, but put aside the internet: it seems weird to me that she wouldn't sell the house and move in somewhere more modern and accessible.
Is she not on a smartphone either? How do you watch movies on Netflix?
Does she not care for any of this, or does she just want to live on inherited land where she doesn't have to worry about certain expenses of buying another home?
I mean, not saying you shouldn't, but put aside the internet: it seems weird to me that she wouldn't sell the house and move in somewhere more modern and accessible.
Is she not on a smartphone either? How do you watch movies on Netflix?
Does she not care for any of this, or does she just want to live on inherited land where she doesn't have to worry about certain expenses of buying another home?
ayyyyyyyyyyy
howdyjacker
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Should have been first post.
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Blow off for sure.
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
OP, forgo the whole internet thing. Just imagine the rest of your life in a relationship void of compromise and where the only reasonable choice are the ones you don't get to make. Does that sound like a great time? Does that sound worth it?
Give your girlfriend a big hug and thank her deeply and profusely for revealing her nature to you sooner than later and run fro freedom and never look back.
Give your girlfriend a big hug and thank her deeply and profusely for revealing her nature to you sooner than later and run fro freedom and never look back.
SnakeSlashRO
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Dude he can leave, this isn't marriage. But it sounds like she might be the bread winner, and hes going to live under her roof.
LOL.. she owns a home that she inherited from her family.
Not being willing to move out of your home doesn't equate to "entire relationship will be void of compromise."
The Hermit
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hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
Well if OP is a kept man then he should make the best of his situation or find a new owner
Yes, and yes. It is that bad. There's a 5gig 4G allotment and you have to pay extra beyond that. When new patches or updates come out I sometime have to span them over my personal phone, work hot-spot and sometimes my girlfriend's phone.
She at least agrees that "proper" internet is a necessity. We hope to be moving soon.
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