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Mid-30's: I don't carry a cell phone, nor do I use email (unless temporary burners).

Nobody believes me, and even showing them my numeric pager brings doubts.

I had a recent court filing (probate), and it really surprised me when the official public form asks for both phone and email (which I did not list, and the filing still went through). Same with DMV/titling vehicles... why does everything think this is okay [to "require" personal information]?

Just so free not always being reachable.



I'm afraid the comment doesn't contribute to the conversation. This is a lifestyle that can hardly apply to anyone else, especially those in a relationship or having a family, so might as well just keep it to yourself.


What absolute nonsnse. Many people throughout the worlds (we're talking hundreds of millions, if not billions) live without a phone or email and are in relationships and have families.

What a closed minded viewpoint.


Thank you for writing this.

I have more actual friendships than I think the average person in my demographics.

Just prefer not to be reachable, unless you know my pager# or where I live (which is few and far — how I prefer to live).

There are dozens of us out there! DOZENS!


I am very jealous of you. I'm on the same journey but not quite able to get there. However I have found my resistence to be the same - my friendships are relationships prosper much more than before I started in this path!

Good on you for living the way that works for you. You only get one life, don't let others dictate it.




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