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Trouble over IMs

Do Colombians regard IMs as something more than most. My GF found out that I was sending IMs to one of her friends. Holy crap did she freak out. I told her that it was harmless, but she didn't let me get a word in edge wise. I actually had to leave because I thought she was going to get violent. I think she might actually break up with me because of this. I've never been dumped before. I can't live with that shame. What should I do?

By (Deleted user) on Jan 24, 2008, 19:12 in Friendly Talkzone.


eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 19:23:

First man up. Now you came on here and asked such a question so be ready to get blasted. Let me start. If your realtionship is so shallow to break up over am IM then your better off with out her. If she is ready to get violent over such simple stuff your better off without her. Move on and move up to a better person. Or you can always sta and fight as make up sex is great.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Neonovo says on Jan 24, 2008, 19:33:

I second that notion, as I've been there; anyone who explodes over such a triviality, deserves a very wide berth...

Neonovo...

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 24, 2008, 19:37:

Eywed has a point. My guess, is the reason she flipped out over IMing is because she has first hand knowledge of what girls do with IMs. For her to get that crazy over something like an IM means that she has experience IMing others and in her personal experience, it was a way to flirt, court, make rendezvous, etc. I am just guessing, but that is what my gut tells me.

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RogueOne says on Jan 24, 2008, 19:48:

Not necessarily .......
Some guys just know where the line is and others need to cross it and face a woman's fury. Learn and move on. Any hint or play with the sister or friend of your girl, even if you think it's innocent, well that's how it starts.
Step back a little, do you want to make things right? Then apologize, treat her like a queen for awhile , and move on.

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Chelesupercono says on Jan 24, 2008, 19:50:

It's called 'LA CHICA LOCA".........read my quote below very.....very carefully my friend and decide how much you are willing to regret it.......been there done that....they only get worse....

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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john_stark says on Jan 24, 2008, 19:55:

I'm with RJ on this one.

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miamimike says on Jan 24, 2008, 19:57:

Its a Harbinger of Future things to come. Cut 'er Loose Pronto and Thank the Lord you found out beofre it was too late,,,No Monthly Money Grams for Her either,,,

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 20:01:

You know when you break up with some one after years and you think back to when you first got together and you remember all the warning signs that you did not pay attention too but wish you would have. THIS IS ONE OF THEM!!!! PAY ATTENTION!!!!

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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john_stark says on Jan 24, 2008, 20:06:

Dump her!

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eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 20:08:

Kjclaffey = clyde17 That you clyde?

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 24, 2008, 20:23:

kjclaffey, you just hit the nail on the head. It is between those two. You have no idea how your girl's friend found out? She found out, because her friend wanted her to find out. It is cut throat out there man. You are dipping your toes into a boiling vat of oil. Don't take a step back - take 3 paces back. We can only speculate what is going on in their minds - and who cares? But don't get boiled alive. Then again, if you like adventure, play your cards right, you could have some pretty wild times in the future. Depends on what your into and what your tolerance for danger is.

But I stand by my assessment that the reason she was crazy with anger is that there is something she is very concerned about. Why would she be concerned unless she has been involved in the past personally? Just food for thought.

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chitowngui510 says on Jan 24, 2008, 20:30:

I don't know if you are telling us all there is to this story but maybe she has reasons to get mad. Maybe she has been checking up on you on the computer or has seen other reasons not to trust you. SHe probably sees it as you and her friend are up to something behind her back. You should start IM'ing girls who are not her friends. Dont get caught and you have nothing to worry about!

"Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" - The Shawshank Redemption

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slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 20:38:

Just to play devil's advocate for a moment - exactly how would you react if you found out your GF was spending time IMing one of your pals?

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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chitowngui510 says on Jan 24, 2008, 20:49:

I agree with slguy. I'm not a jealous guy but something would not be right. If I found out my girl was IMing one of my friends and it seemed like they were both trying to hide it then she gets the boot.

"Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying" - The Shawshank Redemption

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eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 21:21:

That is you clyde!

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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ujay says on Jan 24, 2008, 21:25:

if you were open about it ,she would not have had to find out from her friend ,so i ask my self why would you be talking to her friends and keeping it from her,i think she has a right to be up set ,get your own mates ,dont use hers.

http://www.jukelightning.com

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eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 21:32:

Clyde we missed you. Hows papi. If you have so much game with the ladies how come you keep getting into trouble. The girl your texting is this the same girl who walks around in front of you in her underware?

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 21:51:

jajajajajajjajaja

I wasn't taking anyone's side. only a casual observation.

I agree w/ eywed. you were missed. you're always good for a giggle.

in fact, I tried to get you some undercover work in your absence! something about salt in a bed....

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 21:55:

And some folks want to get rid of the trolls, I say hell no ! They lighten things up around here.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 21:59:

clyde, you just kill me. let me see if I can find the "salt in the bed" thread for ya....

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 24, 2008, 22:00:

Man, some of you guys should be detectives or investigators. He had me going. I figured there was a chance he was a past poster ... but Clyde? Oh well.

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eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 22:01:

Clyde nest time you need a log on use Hee Haw , It reminds me of you . They use to sing a song on there "if it wernt for bad luck you (clyde) would have no luck at all.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 22:17:

http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/funny-the-superstitions-in-colom...

about a quarter of the way down the page, clyde. and never say I didn't recommend you for anything. ;)

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eywed says on Jan 24, 2008, 22:20:

Clyde is like legend , like big foot or skunk ape , you never know when he will turn up.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Jan 24, 2008, 22:29:

jajajajajajajajjajaja

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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JGD says on Jan 25, 2008, 05:29:

I think is not Colombianas only, I think Chicas in general will freak out over something like that...

Panties not best thing on earth, but next to best thing on earth.

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zed2283 says on Jan 25, 2008, 05:59:

Yeah, I can't get over how jealous and untrusting my wife is. She thinks that all the women are out to steal me away! If we were in Colombia, then it might actually be true... but unfortunately we're here in the U.S. But trust me, if she's blowing up like this now... it might be best to just run for cover. I find the whole thing very exhausting.

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bob777 says on Jan 25, 2008, 06:35:

It is my experience that if there is a fight you are having with gf or wife, and it does not make sense what the fight is about, there is a good chance the fight is not about that. Sometimes there are underlying issues that might have been getting under her skin, and this tiny issue was enough for her to express her anger about the other things, indirectly. I would bet that with talking you would find the REAL reason for her going-off.

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ujay says on Jan 25, 2008, 06:36:

777.you may be spot on.

http://www.jukelightning.com

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MaFe says on Jan 25, 2008, 10:41:

I agree with bob 777!! BUT I will also add that I think woman are worst then men!!

If your girlfriend is acting this way over an IM...I will tell you what I tell my brother who is 21....the world is full of women...many beautiful, intelligent women who are nice...you should not be in a relationship where they control who you speak to , what you look at, or who you hang out...
it will only get worst with time..
The truth is that it is human nature to talk and look at people...the world is full of beautiful people...
so move on bubba!!

Chances are you can always get a better, sweeter, more understanding piece of ass!!
=()

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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slguy says on Jan 25, 2008, 11:10:

I'd say it's a little different- looking/talking to others, and having private conversations with my friends. Understanding is one thing, respect another.

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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MaFe says on Jan 25, 2008, 11:44:

You can have respect in a relationship and still have friends from the opposite sex...all my friends are males..I only have a few female friends...my ex would go crazy over me speaking to other men...so I eventually lost all my friends..
If you as a man/or female receive an IM from someone of the opposite sex it doesn't mean you are cheating/lusting...adults are capable of having friendships with the opposite sex...and keeping it as that....WHILE still respecting your partner!

Again...the world is full of many many women....one women should not be so insecure as to the point where a man can't even email/text/IM a female...
=()

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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JGD says on Jan 25, 2008, 12:13:

AMEN mafe !

Panties not best thing on earth, but next to best thing on earth.

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webmanco says on Jan 25, 2008, 12:32:

A female "ex friend" of mine lie to her boyfriend over the phone, all of a sudden I was a female, I guess he asked her, muñeca who are you with?, she said with an amiga. go figure :-)

But she was right most of us (men) do not believe much about being out just with friends on the weekend and late at night.

We all have our white little lies.

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Colombiche says on Jan 25, 2008, 12:37:

Maybe your amiga had an overly jealous, unreasonable, 300-pound, muscle head, insecure boyfriend who didn't believe men and women can be just friends and would have made a ridiculous uncomfortable telephone scene if she told him she was hanging around with a colombian amigo eventhough it really was a friend and she was doing absolutely nothing wrong except taking a walk with him.

Men have trouble being just friends with women so they measure us with the same stick and end up creating stupid situations like that one.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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manINred says on Jan 25, 2008, 13:09:

what on earth is IM? Instant messaging, like msn messenger?

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manINred says on Jan 25, 2008, 13:10:

i don't know many men who have trouble being friends with women, personally.

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miamimike says on Jan 26, 2008, 04:12:

MaFe says on Friday January 25th, 2008 11:44:

You can have respect in a relationship and still have friends from the opposite sex...all my friends are males..I only have a few female friends...my ex would go crazy over me speaking to other men...so I eventually lost all my friends..
If you as a man/or female receive an IM from someone of the opposite sex it doesn't mean you are cheating/lusting...adults are capable of having friendships with the opposite sex...and keeping it as that....WHILE still respecting your partner!

Again...the world is full of many many women....one women should not be so insecure as to the point where a man can't even email/text/IM a female...
=()

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In the Latin Culture, this can rarely exist, that is having a close friend outside of a Relationship or Matriomy. It just doesn't happen,,,,

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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El Polo says on Jan 26, 2008, 10:16:

Kjclaffey- ask yourself, was this type of reaction cause by something YOU have done in the past? If not, then she has insecurity issues, which can be really hard to overcome, depending on the person. At this point it is up to you, do you want to help her overcome her insecurities? or do you feel she is a lost cause. oh and yeah...stay away from her FRIEND....

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slguy says on Jan 26, 2008, 11:11:

exactly, polo. is one thing to have friends, is another atogether to spend time Iming friends of hers....

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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MaFe says on Jan 26, 2008, 19:41:

miami mike..
I think this is very true but times are changing, I know I have many male friends there who are married and in relationships, who call, Im, text me. I also know my male cousins have female friends...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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webmanco says on Jan 30, 2008, 18:17:

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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