I was looking for a contact in my iPhone today and while
scrolling through I noticed that I have an unsettling amount of old phone
numbers. Not “old” as in I need to
update them to current numbers. But
“old” as in numbers that no longer exist because people no longer exist.
I find it sad that I have so many people in my address book
that have passed away. Just doing a
quick scroll, I can see at least 10 – and that’s with making little to no
effort in a search.
My question to the universe…
When is it appropriate to delete people from your address
book after their death? The thing is, I
just can’t bring myself to do it. It’s
not like I’m going to email or call them, duh.
But it seems to me that the actual process of pushing the “delete”
button makes it so incredibly final. And
no, it’s not like I think they’re coming back.
I’m not delusional. I guess I
just don’t want to NOT see their names anymore.
Maybe I need to make room for the living in my address book? Maybe I need to let go?
Maybe it’s more than just my address book that needs a
little housekeeping?
2 comments:
I can't delete them either. In the phone, on FB, email..
So it's ok. *Wiping away a tear*
XOXO
One of my friends killed herself two years ago and her name and number are still in my iPhone.
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