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Do you share a cellphone plan with your girl/boyfriend?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the implications of sharing a cellphone plan with a romantic partner, particularly focusing on the potential complications that arise in the event of a breakup. Participants share personal experiences and opinions regarding the contractual obligations and challenges associated with shared plans.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express concern about the difficulties of separating shared cellphone plans after a breakup, suggesting that the process is cumbersome and unfair.
- One participant notes that cellphone companies could theoretically allow for easier separation of lines but choose not to, indicating a perceived lack of customer service.
- Another participant shares a personal experience of being financially burdened by a shared contract after a relationship ended, highlighting the potential risks involved.
- A humorous remark is made about the implications of having a cellphone in a relationship, suggesting it could lead to unwanted tracking by a partner.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that sharing a cellphone plan can lead to complications in the event of a breakup, but there is no consensus on the best way to handle such situations or the fairness of current policies by cellphone companies.
Contextual Notes
Limitations: The discussion does not explore specific contractual terms or legal implications in detail, nor does it address variations in policies among different cellphone providers.
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Evo
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Yes, I know people that this has happened to. Don't do it. It is ridiculous that cell phone companies won't just separate the lines the way the phone company does for a regular home phone. They could, if they wanted, separate the numbers, allowing each person to pay off their contract that's tied to their phone by keeping it for the duration of the contract or paying the penalty ON THAT LINE. They won't do it.
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George Jones
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What is a cell phone? If I had one, my wife would be able to track me down. 
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JonDE
I was stuck in a very similar situation with my last girlfriend. In the end I ended up paying for the final 10 months of the contract without any help from her.
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