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Annette Gendler's avatar

You describe exactly why I never got such a watch. I had a strong "Hell, no!" reaction when they first came out, and I stuck with that. My relationship with my phone is unhealthy enough.

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Rachel Marie Martin's avatar

Yeah. I totally get this. When I first got my watch it was because I am a runner and I was tired of carrying my phone. But, then…my goodness…all of a sudden everything was tethered to my wrist.

I think I’m going to get a fitness watch so I can listen to music and track my pace. And that’s it.

Do I miss knowing the time? Yes.

And no.

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Gayle Beavil 🇨🇦's avatar

A great big nudging.

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Catherine's avatar

Oh this is an added layer, I didn't know your watch broke. That untethering, though...it's so freeing!! Gosh that lake picture is gorgeous.

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Rachel Marie Martin's avatar

The lake there is so unbelievably beautiful.

And yes, yes, yes….the watch is dead.

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Wayne Johnson's avatar

No kidding, if I forget my phone, I feel like I forgot my pants. I remember the days when I could disappear into the mists for days at a time and no one cared...

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Rachel Marie Martin's avatar

Exactly. It’s amazing how quickly we have become a society always connected.

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