Eavesdropping Parents

Philippines
September 21, 2012 5:52am CST
Do you feel comfortable when your parents are listening on your telephone conversation with your spouse? Well,it doesn't matter to me at all if my husband and I are just having small talk over the phone. But,if we are talking a sensitive matter I don't want my parents listening to our conversation,especially my mom who has a habit of meddling with our personal affairs and decisions.
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10 responses
@laglen (19759)
• United States
21 Sep 12
How are they listening to your phone calls? Do they live with you or you with them? If you live in their house I guess you give up your privacy. Yes it is rude but it can also be motivating for you to move out.
• Philippines
21 Sep 12
My husband works as a seaman. So he calls me oftentimes when he cannot use skype in the ship.Our landline is in the living room where they often watch TV. Our house is still under construction that's why we live with them. Hopefully, we'll be moving in the first week of October.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
22 Sep 12
I see, that explains it. Have you mentioned to them your need for privacy?
@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
23 Sep 12
I´m sure that they will help you if they know how you feel.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
22 Sep 12
Belle, it is lucky that my parents are not like this character. They always gives me the privacy that i needed. They know that when i allowed them to meddle in my matters and when they need to be away from me. I am happy that my parents are very understanding persons. Always try to discuss with your parents and let them know when is the right time for them to meddle in our privacy. And even let them know when is the time which better let us alone settle the matters. Only through honest discussion, you would be able to let your parents to understand you much better. Hope you will be able to solve this matter with your parents soon.
• Philippines
22 Sep 12
Hi Myfb! I think my parents (especially my mom) is over-concerned that sometimes she forgets her bounderies.
@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
23 Sep 12
I would not accept such a thing and I feel it is a lack of respect. I think everyone is entitled to some privacy no matter what sort of conversation you have. It´s like opening letters.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
28 Sep 12
I never like it when my parents listened in on my conversations when I was younger or even when I became adult and was still listening to them. I mean I really never had anything to hide, but still whatever we are talking about, it is most likely personal and the only reason I was discussing with them in the first place is because I feel the need to talk to them about the situation. I really wouldn't mind if they listened in on the conversations I have with my husband unless they were personal or private and no one else needed to know about it. But I think that they shouldn't be listening to any conversation personal or private unless it is a conversation that they were invited to be involved in.
@deazil (4730)
• United States
23 Sep 12
You are plenty old enough to have privacy when you are on the phone, especially when speaking to your husband. This is a lack of respect I think. You should talk to your mother and tell her you are a grown woman and need some privacy. You can do it in such a way as to not hurt her feelings. She should understand.
• India
22 Sep 12
Hi friend, sad to hear about your mother's activity, i wonder why she is interested in hearing your phone conversation? i never like the person whoever doing this kind of silly things. No one like this kind of parents who are listening their personal talks
• Philippines
21 Sep 12
I want to have our privacy so that I can say everything I want to say. If someone is talking I'd feel awkward. If I want to get angry, I could say the words I want to say. LOL. Privacy is very important so I have parents shouldn't eavesdrop anymore. We are already mature to handle things. Thanks for sharing and happy mylotting.
@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
21 Sep 12
I wouldn't want my calls be listened to by anybody, whether the conversation is about serious matters or not. I think that is just rude.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
21 Sep 12
I also would not like anyone listening to my conversation to my hubby. I prefer talking in private more and not anyone listening because then later they ask about what we talk on the phone. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.
@kemak28 (724)
• United States
21 Sep 12
I agree...I tend to go in amother room to talk to my husband because then i feel like I dont have to worry about what i say...because i know they are listening.